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