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