📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
Which mountains inspired CS Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'?
Correct answer: The Mourne Mountains
A The Highlands
✓ The Mourne Mountains
C The Brecon Beacons
D Snowdonia
💡 Explanation
The Mourne Mountains in County Down inspired CS Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'.
Key facts to remember
- Giant's Causeway — UNESCO site, ~40,000 basalt columns
- Mourne Mountains inspired CS Lewis's Narnia
- Carrickfergus Castle — Norman castle
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.7.4 Historic sites in Northern Ireland:
Northern Ireland has many beautiful natural and historic sites. The Giant's Causeway on the north Antrim coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of about 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity. The Mourne Mountains in County Down inspired CS Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia'. Carrickfergus Castle is one of the best-preserved Norman castles in Ireland.
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