Q.1
Newgrange is a ...
Portal Tomb
Passage Grave
Wedge Tomb
Court Cairn
Q.2
Newgrange was built by Neolithic people. Neolithic means ...
Pre- Stone Age
Early Stone Age
Middle Stone Age
Late Stone Age
Q.3
Newgrange is a Megalithic Tomb. Megalithic means ...
Small Stones
Sandstone
Large Stones
Limestone
Q.4
How many Kerbstones surround Newgrange?
97
92
66
52
Q.5
What is this Kerbstone called?
The Entrance Stone
The Back Stone
K66
K52
Q.6
How long is the passage at Newgrange?
9 metres
19 metres
29 metres
39 metres
Q.7
The passage at Newgrange leads into a chamber that contains side chambers/ recesses. How many side chambers/ recesses are there?
2
3
4
5
Q.8
What is the structure in the photograph called?
Roof Box
Cairn
Corbel Vault
Orthostat
Q.9
Which day of the year does the dawn light travel down the passage and lights up the chamber?
Summer Solstice - 21st June
Winter Solstice 21st December
Spring Equinox - 21st March
Autumn Equinox - 21st September
Q.10
What is the structure that allows the light to shine down the passage?
The Corbel Vault
The Cairn
The Basin Stone
The Roofbox
Q.11
What is the name of the carving technique used in the decoration of Newgrange?
Chip Dressing
Pick Dressing
Stick Dressing
Tick Dressing
Q.12
Where is Newgrange located?
The Moy Valley
The Slaney Valley
The Boyne Valley
The Suir Valley