Lough Derg: A Sacred Pilgrimage Site
  • 1. Which country is Lough Derg located in?
A) Ireland
B) Wales
C) Northern Ireland
D) Scotland
  • 2. What is the primary activity undertaken by pilgrims at Lough Derg?
A) Hiking
B) Praying and penance
C) Camping
D) Fishing
  • 3. What is a notable feature of the Lough Derg pilgrimage?
A) The Overnight Vigil
B) The Week-Long Retreat
C) The Month-Long Celebration
D) The Three-Day Pilgrimage
  • 4. What type of climate does Lough Derg have?
A) Tropical climate
B) Temperate maritime climate
C) Desert climate
D) Continental climate
  • 5. What do pilgrims traditionally wear during the Lough Derg pilgrimage?
A) Barefoot
B) Leather boots
C) Sneakers
D) Sandals
  • 6. Which saint is associated with Lough Derg?
A) Saint Columba
B) Saint Kevin
C) Saint Brigid
D) Saint Patrick
  • 7. How did pilgrims traditionally reach Lough Derg?
A) By train
B) By car
C) By foot only
D) By boat
  • 8. What is the historical significance of Lough Derg?
A) An archaeological site
B) A site of a battle
C) A royal residence
D) A place of early Christian pilgrimage
  • 9. What does the name 'Lough Derg' mean?
A) The hidden lake
B) The clear lake
C) The red lake
D) The sacred lake
  • 10. Which of the following is NOT a rule for pilgrims at Lough Derg?
A) Observe silence during the night
B) Use of electronic devices is encouraged
C) Stay on the designated paths
D) Participate in communal prayers
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