Lighthouse History Quiz
Try out this Lighthouse History quiz to test your knowledge. Lighthouse History trivia explores the coastal landmarks that guided ships through dangerous waters, from ancient signal towers to the great lighthouse-building eras of the 18th and 19th centuries.
15 questions
~3 min to finish
Easy to hard difficulty
330 pts max score
Question 1 · Hard · 40 pts
Which builder completed the first permanent Eddystone Lighthouse in 1698?
Question 2 · Hard · 40 pts
Before Smeaton's famous redesign, whose wooden Eddystone Lighthouse was completed in 1709?
Question 3 · Hard · 40 pts
Hook Lighthouse traces its beginnings back to a Norman tower begun in approximately which century?
Question 4 · Hard · 40 pts
On which Estonian island is Kõpu Lighthouse located?
Question 5 · Hard · 40 pts
Which colonial architect designed the tower of Cape Byron Light?
Question 6 · Hard · 40 pts
Cape Byron Light uses what specific lens class?
Question 7 · Easy · 10 pts
In which ancient country was the Pharos of Alexandria built?
Question 8 · Easy · 10 pts
The famous Pharos of Alexandria stood on what island near Alexandria?
Question 9 · Easy · 10 pts
If you visit County Wexford in Ireland, which lighthouse are you visiting?
Question 10 · Easy · 10 pts
Portland Head Light is located in which Maine town?
Question 11 · Easy · 10 pts
Which lighthouse is found on North Carolina's Outer Banks?
Question 12 · Easy · 10 pts
What lighthouse overlooks Lake Superior in Minnesota?
Question 13 · Easy · 10 pts
In Cape Town, South Africa, which lighthouse can you find?
Question 14 · Easy · 10 pts
Which lighthouse is located in British Columbia, Canada?
Question 15 · Easy · 10 pts
At Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia, which lighthouse stands?