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What prehistoric village (off the north coast of Scotland) has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age?

Question #2bba1263 · British History
  1. Skara Brae on Orkney  ✓
  2. St Helena
  3. Falkland Islands
  4. Shetland
Correct answer: A — Skara Brae on Orkney, off the north coast of Scotland, is the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe, and has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Long and Illustrious History” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is A: “Skara Brae on Orkney”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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