Giant's Causeway and the Legend of Finn MacCool

The video explores the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, explaining its formation through volcanic activity and contrasting it with the Irish legend of Finn MacCool. According to the myth, Finn built a stone bridge to confront the Scottish giant Benandonner. However, upon seeing Benandonner's size, Finn retreated. His wife, Oonagh, cleverly disguised Finn as a giant baby, tricking Benandonner into fleeing and destroying the bridge. The story ends with the remnants of the causeway visible on both the Irish and Scottish coasts.

What is the scientific explanation for the formation of the Giant's Causeway?

• Erosion by ocean waves

• Molten lava cooling and fracturing

• Glacial movement

• Sedimentary rock layering

Who was Finn MacCool's rival in the legend?

• Lough Neagh

• Oonagh

• Benandonner

• Fingal

What did Finn MacCool create to reach Scotland?

• A bridge of stepping stones

• A tunnel

• A ship

• A flying machine

Why did Finn MacCool retreat after seeing Benandonner?

• He forgot something at home

• He was intimidated by Benandonner's size

• He was tired

• He was called back by Oonagh

What disguise did Oonagh use for Finn to trick Benandonner?

• A mystical creature

• An enormous baby

• A large animal

• A giant warrior

What did Oonagh hide in the cakes to deceive Benandonner?

• Spices

• Jewels

• Metal

• Poison

What was Benandonner's reaction upon seeing the 'baby'?

• He challenged Finn again

• He laughed

• He was frightened and fled

• He ignored it

What did Benandonner do to the causeway as he fled?

• He ignored it

• He decorated it

• He destroyed it

• He expanded it

What remains today as a result of the legend?

• A vast desert

• Two identical rock formations

• A large crater

• A single rock formation

Where are the two identical rock formations located?

• Lough Neagh and Fingal’s Cave

• North Antrim coast and Isle of Man

• North Antrim coast and Fingal’s Cave

• Fingal’s Cave and Isle of Man