Quiz on Stonehenge

What is Stonehenge?

• A modern building

• An ancient stone circle

• A pyramid

• A castle

How old is Stonehenge estimated to be?

• 1,000 to 2,000 years old

• 2,000 to 3,000 years old

• 4,000 to 5,000 years old

• Over 10,000 years old

What was one of the uses of Stonehenge?

• A place for political gatherings

• A burial site

• A marketplace

• A residence for kings

What did some researchers believe Stonehenge may have been used for?

• A military base

• A calendar

• A library

• A school

What were the earliest versions of Stonehenge made from?

• Wood

• Earthworks and ditches

• Metal

• Concrete

What are the largest stones at Stonehenge called?

• Bluestones

• Sarsens

• Pyramids

• Monoliths

How far were the sarsens transported to Stonehenge?

• 10 miles

• 20 miles

• 50 miles

• 100 miles

Where are the smaller stones, known as bluestones, believed to have come from?

• Local quarries

• Wales

• France

• Scotland

What natural phenomena does Stonehenge align with?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Midsummer sunrise and winter solstice sunset

• Lunar eclipses

How many people visit Stonehenge each year?

• About 100,000

• About 500,000

• About 1 million

• About 2 million