Skellig Michael Trivia Questions

Skellig Michael, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a towering sea crag located off the coast of County Kerry. It was home to monks who established a settlement in the 6th century. The site features 618 stone steps leading to beehive huts where monks lived in contemplation. In 2014, it was featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, highlighting its unique landscape. George Bernard Shaw once described it as an 'incredible, impossible, mad place.'

What is the height of Skellig Michael above the Atlantic Ocean?

• 900 ft

• 700 ft

• 1000 ft

• 500 ft

In which century was the monastic settlement on Skellig Michael founded?

• 8th Century

• 6th Century

• 5th Century

• 7th Century

How many stone steps lead to the summit of Skellig Michael?

• 500

• 800

• 618

• 700

What type of structures did the monks live in on Skellig Michael?

• Stone castles

• Wooden huts

• Caves

• Beehive huts

Which movie featured Skellig Michael as a filming location in 2014?

• Star Wars: The Force Awakens

• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

• Star Wars: The Last Jedi

How did George Bernard Shaw describe Skellig Michael during his visit in 1910?

• A peaceful retreat

• A bustling city

• A forgotten island

• An incredible, impossible mad place