Chapter 14: Education and Privileges of the Druids

• What role did the Druids play in education in Gallic society?

  Central role
• The Druids enjoyed social and political privileges
• The Druids were responsible for teaching subjects like astronomy and natural philosophy.


  True
• How were the Druids regarded by the Gallic people?

  Highly esteemed
• The Druids acted as judges and were consulted on important matters
• Order the key subjects taught by the Druids in their curriculum:

  1️⃣ Astronomy

  2️⃣ Natural Philosophy

  3️⃣ Gallic History
• What role did the Druids play in religious practices?

  Conducted ceremonies and rituals
• The Druids were highly respected by the Gallic people for their roles in education and religion.


  True
• The Druids used written texts as their primary teaching method.

  False
• The Druids' curriculum focused on astronomy, natural philosophy, and Gallic history
• The Druids covered physics and biology under the subject of natural philosophy.


  True
• Why did the Druids rely on oral teaching methods?

  To control knowledge transmission
• What social and political privileges did the Druids enjoy?

  Tax exemption and military exemption
• The Druids were held in high esteem and respect by the Gallic people.


  True
• What economic status did the Druids have compared to the general Gallic population?

  Privileged and tax-exempt
• The Druids' tax exemption and land ownership gave them a privileged economic position.


  True
• Through education, the Druids influenced the cultural and intellectual development of Gallic society
• The Druids were a powerful class that preserved and shaped Gallic culture through education, religion, and the transmission of knowledge.


  True
• The Druids primarily relied on written texts for teaching.

  False
• What impact did the Druids have on Gallic culture and traditions?

  Significant influence
• The Druids were exempt from military service and taxes
• The Druids were custodians of Gallic history and traditions.


  True
• What subjects did the Druids teach in their educational role?

  Astronomy, natural philosophy, Gallic history
• The Druids relied on written texts to transmit knowledge.

  False
• The Druids were exempt from military service and taxes
• What specific subjects did the Druids teach under the umbrella of natural philosophy?

  Physics, biology, sciences
• What role did the Druids play in Gallic society?

  Education and religion
• What did the Druids teach in astronomy?

  Celestial bodies and movements
• The Druids primarily used oral teaching methods relying on memorization and recitation
• Match the subject with its description:

  Astronomy ↔️ Study of celestial bodies

  Natural Philosophy ↔️ Study of the natural world

  Gallic History ↔️ Custody of Gallic traditions
• The Druids were exempt from military service, meaning they did not have to serve in the army
• Order the roles and privileges of the Druids in Gallic society:

  1️⃣ Exempt from military service

  2️⃣ Exempt from taxes

  3️⃣ High social status

  4️⃣ Acted as judges
• The Druids owned large tracts of land that were not subject to taxation
• What subjects were the Druids responsible for teaching as custodians of Gallic history?

  Astronomy, natural philosophy, and Gallic history
• What religious role did the Druids play in Gallic culture?

  Conducted ceremonies and rituals