The Lord of the Rings Filming Facts

In October 1999, Hollywood stars arrived in New Zealand to film The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Directed by Peter Jackson, the crew filmed across the country for 18 months, using 70 sites to create J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. The climax was shot on an active volcano, where Frodo destroys the ring.

When did Hollywood stars start arriving in New Zealand for the filming of The Lord of the Rings?

• October 2001

• October 2000

• October 1999

• October 1998

What was unique about Peter Jackson's approach to filming The Lord of the Rings trilogy?

• He filmed the movies in reverse order.

• He used only digital effects.

• He filmed all three movies simultaneously.

• He filmed each movie in a different country.

How many filming sites did Peter Jackson choose across New Zealand?

• 80

• 70

• 60

• 50

Where was the climactic scene of The Lord of the Rings filmed?

• In a desert

• On a beach

• In a forest

• On an active volcano

What significant event happens during the climactic scene?

• A battle is won

• A city is built

• The ring is destroyed

• A character is introduced