The Mystery of Stonehenge

What is Stonehenge?

• A city in England

• A group of big stones in a circle

• A big mountain

• A type of tree

How old is Stonehenge?

• 100 years old

• 500 years old

• 5,000 years old

• 10,000 years old

Why do people visit Stonehenge?

• To learn about its history and mystery

• To climb the stones

• To swim in a nearby lake

• To buy souvenirs

Who are archaeologists?

• People who build new houses

• People who take care of animals

• People who study old things to learn about the past

• People who plant trees

What tools did people use to build Stonehenge?

• Cars and cranes

• Stone and wood tools

• Machines

• Metal hammers

What does the word “builders” mean?

• People who create something by putting parts together

• People who work in stores

• People who fix cars

• People who sell food

Some people think Stonehenge was used as a calendar. Why?

• Because people carved numbers on the stones

• Because the stones change color during the year

• Because the sun shines through the stones in special ways at certain times

• Because the stones were used for cooking

What is one reason why Stonehenge is special?

• It is made of metal

• It was built by people using simple tools a long time ago

• It has a playground

• It is the largest building in England

Which word means “a big job that took hard work to finish”?

• Mystery

• Teamwork

• Achievement

• Calendar

Which of these is the main idea of the article?

• Stonehenge is a fun place for games

• Stonehenge is an old, interesting place with big stones in a circle

• Stonehenge is a place where people live

• Stonehenge is made of only small stones