Exploring Ireland's Ancient Eras

What period is known for megalithic tombs and rock art?

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic period

• Paleolithic period

• Iron Age

During which age were standing stones and dolmens prominent?

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic period

• Paleolithic period

• Iron Age

What is a crannóg and in which era was it built?

• A crannóg is a type of ancient burial site used in the Stone Age.

• A crannóg is a modern fishing hut built in the 20th century.

• A crannóg is a type of ancient castle built on land during the Renaissance.

• A crannóg is a type of ancient dwelling built on water, primarily from the Iron Age to the Early Medieval period.

Identify one type of burial mound from the Bronze Age.

• Crypt

• Tumulus

• Cairn

• Barrow

What architectural feature is characteristic of the Early Christian era?

• Romanesque arches

• Basilica-style architecture

• Skyscraper designs

• Gothic cathedrals

Name a type of fort associated with the Iron Age.

• Watchtower

• Castle

• Hillfort

• Bunker

What is a high cross and when was it commonly used?

• A high cross is a type of jewelry popular in the 18th century.

• A high cross is a tall, narrow cross used in surveying and navigation, commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• A high cross is a symbol of peace used in the 21st century.

• A high cross is a short, wide cross used in modern art.

Which period is marked by the construction of castles and keeps?

• Industrial Revolution

• Ancient Rome

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

What are Fulacht Fia and in which age do they belong?

• Fulacht Fia are medieval fortifications from the Middle Ages.

• Fulacht Fia are ancient cooking sites from the Bronze Age.

• Fulacht Fia are burial sites from the Iron Age.

• Fulacht Fia are ancient pottery workshops from the Neolithic period.

What is the significance of place names beginning with 'Cill' or 'Kil'?

• They indicate a historical battle site.

• They refer to locations of royal residences.

• They signify the presence of a church or monastic site.

• They are names of ancient trade routes.