Skara Brae Quiz

What is the name of the group of islands where Skara Brae is located?

• The Mainland

• Hebrides

• Orkney

• Skerrabra

In what year did a storm lead to the discovery of more buildings at Skara Brae?

• 3000

• 1500

• 1925

• 1850

What type of settlement was Skara Brae originally thought to be?

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic

• Iron Age

• Medieval

How long was the village of Skara Brae inhabited?

• 1500 years

• 300 years

• 600 years

• 1000 years

What material helped preserve the village of Skara Brae?

• Stone

• Midden

• Sand

• Clay

What was the primary building material that villagers lacked?

• Midden

• Brick

• Wood

• Stone

What did the villagers likely trade for pottery?

• Barley

• Cattle

• Fish

• Wheat

What was the purpose of the sunken floor tank found in each dwelling?

• Shellfish supply

• Water supply

• Cooking

• Storage

What unique feature did 'house seven' have compared to other houses?

• It was larger

• It had no roof

• It was detached

• It had multiple doors

What does the standardised house design at Skara Brae suggest about the villagers?

• They had a strict hierarchy

• They were wealthy

• They were all equal

• They were nomadic