Quiz on Skara Brae Pre-historic Village

Where is Skara Brae located?

• England

• Orkney Islands, Scotland

• Ireland

• Wales

Who discovered Skara Brae?

• William Wallace

• William Watt

• James Watt

• Charles Darwin

In what year was Skara Brae rediscovered?

• 1750

• 1850

• 1950

• 1650

What caused Skara Brae to be uncovered?

• An earthquake

• A tsunami

• A great storm

• An excavation project

What material were the walls and furniture in Skara Brae made of?

• Wood

• Mud bricks

• Stone

• Metal

Which of these historical landmarks was built after Skara Brae?

• The Egyptian Pyramids

• Stonehenge

• The Great Wall of China

• All of the above

What did the people of Skara Brae likely use for mattresses?

• Stone

• Metal sheets

• Straw, heather, or animal skins

• Wooden planks

Why were the roofs of Skara Brae missing?

• They were never built

• They were made of perishable materials and decayed over time

• They were destroyed in the storm

• The people removed them before leaving

When was a visitor center opened at Skara Brae?

• 1920

• 1998

• 2005

• 1850

What do archaeologists believe about the people who lived in Skara Brae?

• They were farmers and fishermen

• They were warriors

• They were nomads

• They built pyramids