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The Lands of Middle-Earth Trivia Quiz

From Arnor to The Shire - test your knowledge on Middle-Earth.

A multiple-choice quiz by orodreth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
orodreth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,747

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these is the realm of the Valar? Hint

Arnor

Aman

Belerind

Numenor

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which kingdom is at the northern base of the Misty Mountains that arose in the year 1300 of the Third Age? Hint

Angmar

Moria

The Shire

Lake Town

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rivendell lies at the foot of the western side of the Misty Mountains, in the valley bordered by two tributaries of the great river Anduin.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mirkwood was formerly known as Greenwood the Great.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the Elves of Lothlorien known as? Hint

Sindar

Nandor

Culaquendi

Galadhrim

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Question 6 of 10

6. Rohan is divided into five districts. Which of these is not one of the five? Hint

Eastfold

Southfold

Eastemnet

Wold

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Hornburg and the Glittering Caves of Helm's Deep was named for the king of Rohan who built it: King Helm.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is the original capital of Gondor? Hint

Minas Tirith

Minas Morgul

Minas Ithil

Osgiliath

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Question 9 of 10

9. Tolkien's version of Mount Olympus is Mount Taniquetil in Aman.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. On which one of these battlefields did the side of evil prevail? Hint

Bywater

Dagorlad

Field of Celebrant

Gladden Fields

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these is the realm of the Valar?

Answer: Aman

Aman, the realm of the Valar ("Holy Ones") in the uttermost west that has been removed from the circles of Middle-Earth.

2. Which kingdom is at the northern base of the Misty Mountains that arose in the year 1300 of the Third Age?

Answer: Angmar

Angmar is often known as the Witch-Kingdom as it is ruled by the Witch-King.

3. Rivendell lies at the foot of the western side of the Misty Mountains, in the valley bordered by two tributaries of the great river Anduin.

Answer: False

Rivendell is in the valley bordered by two tributaries of the Loudwater River, not the Anduin River. Rivendell is protected by Elven spells that cause the River to rise on Elrond's command.

4. Mirkwood was formerly known as Greenwood the Great.

Answer: True

Greenwood became known as Mirkwood when Sauron turned Dol Guldor into his base of operations and brought giant spiders, Orcs and wolves with him.

5. What are the Elves of Lothlorien known as?

Answer: Galadhrim

The Elves of Lothlorien dwelt on platforms in the trees in the city Caras Galadon ruled by King Celeborn and Queen Galadriel.

6. Rohan is divided into five districts. Which of these is not one of the five?

Answer: Southfold

Wold ("Open Hills"), Eastemnet, Westemnet, Westfold and Eastfold are the five districts.

7. The Hornburg and the Glittering Caves of Helm's Deep was named for the king of Rohan who built it: King Helm.

Answer: False

For safety of the people in times of crisis or great attack, the Rohirrim seek refuge in the fortresses of Helm's Deep, northwest of Edoras and just below the Gap of Rohan.

8. Which is the original capital of Gondor?

Answer: Osgiliath

Osgiliath was the greatest city in Gondor until it was abandoned when the Orcs of Mordor invaded the city. Minas Tirith, originally known as Minas Anor, was renamed when Minas Ithil fell to Sauron in T.A 2002. Minas Ithil was then renamed Minas Morgul.

9. Tolkien's version of Mount Olympus is Mount Taniquetil in Aman.

Answer: True

Atop the highest mountain in Arnor is Ilmarin, the mansions of Manwe and Varda (Tolkien's equiveient of Zeus and Hera). However unlike Mount Olympus where all the Greek Gods dwelt together, most of the Valar dwelt in the city of Valmar. Only the King and Queen dwelt so high in Ilmarin.

10. On which one of these battlefields did the side of evil prevail?

Answer: Gladden Fields

Isildur fell with many of his companions and sons on the Gladden Fileds where they were ambushed by orcs. At Bywater the hobbits defeated Sharkey�s men (*sniff* dirty hobbits ;-) ), at the Field of Celebrant the wain-riders were defeated, and on the Dagorlad the Last Alliance won a Pyrrhean victory against Mordor.

Source: Author orodreth

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