Discovering Skara Brae

Where is Skara Brae located?

• Hebrides Islands, Scotland

• Orkney Islands, Scotland

• Faroe Islands, Denmark

• Shetland Islands, Scotland

How many islands are there in the Orkney group?

• About 30 islands

• About 50 islands

• About 70 islands

• About 100 islands

What year did the storm that revealed Skara Brae occur?

• 1850

• 1800

• 1900

• 2000

Who was the first to excavate at Skara Brae?

• Robert Brown

• Mary Jones

• William Watt

• John Smith

How long did it take for the four ancient houses to be discovered?

• Several months to several years

• More than a decade

• One week

• Never

How long was the excavation work at Skara Brae left unfinished?

• 45 years

• 60 years

• 75 years

• 30 years

In which year was the excavation work resumed after being interrupted?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1975

• 1985

Why is a seawall proposed to be built?

• To enhance fishing activities.

• To build a coastal resort.

• To create a new beach.

• To protect the coastline from erosion and damage from waves.

How many houses were discovered during the excavation?

• 3

• 7

• 10

• 5

How is Skara Brae known in history?

• Skara Brae is a modern resort in Scotland.

• Skara Brae is an ancient city in Egypt.

• Skara Brae is known as a Neolithic settlement in Scotland.

• Skara Brae is known as a Neolithic temple.