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