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Orkney
  • 1. Orkney is an archipelago located in which body of water?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) North Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Baltic Sea
  • 2. What is the largest town in Orkney?
A) Kirkwall
B) Thurso
C) Lerwick
D) Stromness
  • 3. Which of these is a famous Neolithic site in Orkney?
A) Skara Brae
B) Machu Picchu
C) Stonehenge
D) Taj Mahal
  • 4. Which famous British military engagement took place near Orkney in 1916?
A) Battle of Hastings
B) Battle of Agincourt
C) Battle of Jutland
D) Battle of Britain
  • 5. Which type of bird is commonly found on the cliffs of Orkney?
A) Albatross
B) Eagle
C) Ostrich
D) Puffin
  • 6. What is the Old Norse name for Orkney?
A) Vinland
B) Iceland
C) Orkneyjar
D) Faroe Islands
  • 7. Which global event caused the construction of the Churchill Barriers in Orkney?
A) American Civil War
B) World War II
C) Spanish Armada
D) Napoleonic Wars
  • 8. What is the name of the historical archaeological complex in Orkney that includes Skara Brae?
A) Prehistoric Preservation Site
B) Heart of Neolithic Orkney
C) Ancient Ruins Haven
D) Stone Age Sanctuary
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