The Heritage of Middle Earth
The Heritage of Middle Earth Quiz
Test your knowledge of the rich lore and influences behind J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth in this engaging quiz! Dive deep into the inspirations drawn from history, literature, and mythology that shaped the world of hobbits, wizards, and epic battles.
- 10 insightful questions
- Explore the connections between Tolkien's work and ancient legends
- Perfect for fans of fantasy literature and history enthusiasts
King Theoden's heavy use of cavalry is likened to the military tactic of which historical figure?
Alexander the Great
William the Conqueror
The Duke of Wellington
Thought to inspire the story was an opera series called 'Der Ring des Nibelungen', featuring a magical golden ring and a broken sword reforged, written by which composer?
Robert Schumann
George Handel
Richard Wagner
Which towers were thought to be inspiration for the 'Two Towers'?
Edgbaston Waterworks & Perrott's Folly (Birmingham)
Big Ben & the Victoria Tower (London)
Magdalen Tower & Tom Tower (Oxford)
The Ents' attack on Isengard is likened to Birnham Wood moving towards the castle and attacking it in which of Shakespeare's plays?
Macbeth
King Lear
The Tempest
Based on his questionable family history and accepting kingship for the good of the people, Aragorn is likened to which Anglo-Saxon figure?
King Arthur
Alfred the Great
Beowulf
In a field near which Roman settlement was a 'cursed' ring found, dating to the 4th century and thought to be inspiration for the one ring?
Verulamium (St Albans)
Silchester
Vindolanda
Tolkein fought in which battle, that was thought to (rather harrowingly) inspire the Dead Marshes on the approach to Mordor's Black Gate?
The Somme
The Battle of Passchendaele (Ypres)
The Gallipoli Campaign
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