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Difficulty: EasyThe Stone Age

The first farmers arrived in Britain about 6,000 years ago. Which of the following is a famous Stone Age village located on the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland?

  1. Skara BraeAnswer
  2. B
    Maiden Castle
  3. C
    The introduction of bronze
  4. D
    The building of the first hill forts

Answer

Skara Brae is the famous Stone Age village located on the Orkney Islands.
Skara Brae is the correct answer because it is a prehistoric village on the Orkney Islands that remains one of the best-preserved Stone Age settlements in northern Europe. It dates back to the period when the first farmers arrived in Britain, approximately 6,000 years ago.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period mentioned in the question.
The question refers to the Stone Age and the arrival of the first farmers about 6,000 years ago.
Establishing the correct era is necessary to distinguish between Stone Age sites and those from the Bronze or Iron Ages.
2
Locate the specific site mentioned in the official handbook for this period and location.
Skara Brae is explicitly identified as a prehistoric village on the Orkney Islands.
This matches all the criteria in the question stem: Stone Age, village, and Orkney Islands.

Key Concept

Stone Age Britain and Skara Brae
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The Stone Age

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