Stonehenge

How many stones remain at Stonehenge?

• 53

• 63

• 73

• 83

When was Stonehenge erected?

• 4500 years ago

• 4750 years ago

• 4000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

What two types of stones are Stonehenge made of?

• Lime Stone

• Sarsen Stones

• Sand Stones

• Blue Stones

What country is Stonehenge located?

(a)  

How many people visit Stonehenge each year?

• 500,000
• 1 million

• 2 million
• 750,000

What is believed to be the purpose of Stonehenge?

• A market place

• A burial ground

• An astronomical observatory

• All of the above

True of False: Was Stonehenge made by farmers and hunters?

• True
• False

How were the stones of Stonehenge transported to their location?

• By river and then dragged over land

• Carried by large groups of people without the aid of animals

• Transported by wooden rollers

• All of the above

Which era is Stonehenge associated with?

• Neolithic

• Bronze Age

• Iron Age

• Medieval Period

What celestial event is Stonehenge aligned with?

• The Summer Solstice sunrise

• The Winter Solstice sunset

• The Spring Equinox

• The Autumn Equinox