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Orkney
  • 1. Orkney is an archipelago located in which body of water?
A) North Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Baltic Sea
  • 2. What is the largest town in Orkney?
A) Lerwick
B) Thurso
C) Kirkwall
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 Britain
B) Battle of Hastings
C) Battle of Jutland
D) Battle of Agincourt
  • 5. Which type of bird is commonly found on the cliffs of Orkney?
A) Eagle
B) Ostrich
C) Puffin
D) Albatross
  • 6. What is the Old Norse name for Orkney?
A) Orkneyjar
B) Vinland
C) Faroe Islands
D) Iceland
  • 7. Which global event caused the construction of the Churchill Barriers in Orkney?
A) Spanish Armada
B) World War II
C) Napoleonic Wars
D) American Civil War
  • 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) Prehistoric Preservation Site
D) Ancient Ruins Haven
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