The Giant's Causeway: Science and Myth

What is the Giant's Causeway primarily known for?

• A famous Irish battle

• Its role in Irish politics

• A modern architectural wonder

• Being a UNESCO World Heritage Site

How were the stones of the Giant's Causeway formed according to scientists?

• Through meteor impact

• By oceanic erosion

• Through volcanic activity

• By ancient human construction

What did Sir Robert Redding initially think about the formation of the Giant's Causeway?

• It was formed by ocean currents

• It was a work of art

• It was a natural phenomenon

• It was a result of alien activity

What was the impact of the growing fame of the Giant's Causeway in the 19th century?

• Increased scientific research

• Destruction of the site by tourists

• A ban on visiting the site

• The site was forgotten

What was one of the consequences of the Giant's Causeway's popularity?

• Stones were removed for personal collections

• It was turned into a theme park

• It was used for military purposes

• It became a restricted area

What were the two main theories about the formation of the Giant's Causeway in the 19th century?

• Formed by wind and rain

• Created by giants and fairies

• Formed by water or fire

• Created by ancient civilizations

Who are the main characters in the myth associated with the Giant's Causeway?

• Vikings and druids

• Finn McCool and Benandonner

• Leprechauns and fairies

• Celtic gods and goddesses

What did Finn McCool do when he realized Benandonner was much larger than him?

• He challenged him to a duel

• He ran back to Ireland

• He built a larger causeway

• He hid in a cave

How did Finn McCool's wife trick Benandonner?

• By hiding Finn in a cave

• By offering him a peace treaty

• By disguising Finn as a baby

• By building a fake causeway

What is the significance of Fingal's Cave in the legend?

• It was a sacred site for rituals

• It was where Finn hid from Benandonner

• It was the Scottish end of the causeway

• It was Finn's home