Early Settlement (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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How old are the Céide Fields in Co. Mayo?
How old are the Céide Fields in Co. Mayo?
5,000 years old
What astronomical event does the passage at Newgrange align with?
What astronomical event does the passage at Newgrange align with?
Winter solstice
What is corbelling?
What is corbelling?
Overlapping stone layers for roof
What were the main purposes of ringforts?
What were the main purposes of ringforts?
Defence, shelter, marking ownership
Where is Dún Aonghasa located?
Where is Dún Aonghasa located?
Inis Mór, Co. Galway
From which century did the Early Christian period begin in Ireland?
From which century did the Early Christian period begin in Ireland?
5th century
What were the three main functions of round towers?
What were the three main functions of round towers?
Bell towers, storehouses, refuges
Where are the famous beehive huts built by monks located?
Where are the famous beehive huts built by monks located?
Skellig Michael, Co. Kerry
What did Viking longphorts develop into?
What did Viking longphorts develop into?
The first towns in Ireland
What wall construction did Viking houses typically use?
What wall construction did Viking houses typically use?
Wattle-and-daub