Orkney History and Archaeology

The video explores the historical and archaeological significance of the Orkney Islands, starting with Duncansby Head lighthouse, the most northeasterly point of the British mainland. It delves into the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, known as the Scottish Pompeii, and the later Iron Age settlement of Broch Gurness, highlighting their cultural and historical importance.

What is the significance of Duncansby Head lighthouse?

• It marks the most northwesterly point of the British mainland.

• It marks the most northeasterly point of the British mainland.

• It is located at the southernmost tip of England.

• It is the tallest lighthouse in the UK.

How many islands make up the Orkneys?

• Over 30 islands

• Over 70 islands

• Over 50 islands

• Over 90 islands

When did the new Stone Age people settle in the Orkneys?

• Around 5,000 years ago

• Around 4,000 years ago

• Around 7,000 years ago

• Around 6,000 years ago

What event led to the discovery of Skara Brae?

• A landslide

• An archaeological excavation

• A severe storm

• A volcanic eruption

What is the basic design of each house in Skara Brae?

• Multiple rooms with stone-built furniture

• A single large room with metal furniture

• A single large room with stone-built cupboards, dressers, and beds

• A single large room with wooden furniture

What is the Broch Gurness?

• A natural rock formation

• A modern settlement

• A prehistoric burial site

• A later settlement with a stone tower

How tall was the broch at Broch Gurness likely to have been?

• Around 20 feet

• Around 30 feet

• Around 40 feet

• Around 50 feet

How many families might have lived in the Broch Gurness settlement?

• As many as 20 families

• As many as 30 families

• As many as 40 families

• As many as 50 families