Lighthouses Question 1 out of 10Which is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in the world? Tower of Hercules, SpainPharos of Alexandria, EgyptCape Hatteras Lighthouse, USAEddystone Lighthouse, UKYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 10What part of the lighthouse holds the light source? Fresnel LensFoundationLantern RoomKeeper's QuartersYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 10The famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located in which US state? MaineNorth CarolinaFloridaCaliforniaYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 10What is a Fresnel lens, commonly used in lighthouses? A decorative element on the lighthouse exteriorA type of lens used in camerasA type of lens that focuses light into a powerful beamA light source powered by solar energyYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 10In maritime tradition, what does a lighthouse symbolize? Isolation and mysteryAdventure and explorationSafety and hopeWealth and prosperityYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 10Which famous painter created the artwork “The Monk by the Sea,” which features a lighthouse in the background? Pablo PicassoVincent van GoghCaspar David FriedrichClaude MonetYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 10What type of fuel was commonly used in lighthouses before the advent of electricity? CoalNatural gasWhale oilKeroseneYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 10The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove is one of the most photographed in the world. In which country is it located? AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUnited StatesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 10What does it mean if a lighthouse beacon has a “fixed” light characteristic? The light rotates 360 degreesThe light changes color periodicallyThe light remains constant and does not flashThe light flashes at irregular intervalsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 10Which organization is responsible for maintaining most of the lighthouses in the United States today? The United States Coast GuardThe National Park ServiceThe Department of TransportationThe Environmental Protection AgencyYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Subscribe to AMAC Daily News and Games Email If You Enjoy Games Like This - Subscribe to the AMAC Daily Newsletter! It's easy and FREE Subscribe Today! First Name Last Name Email *By providing your email address and subscribing, you agree to allow AMAC to send you "Join AMAC" emails, if you are not already an AMAC Member. Share Read more articles by The Association of Mature American Citizens Subscribe Notify of new follow-up comments new replies to my comments Label Name* Email* Label Name* Email* 21 Comments Most Voted Newest Oldest Inline Feedbacks View all comments Patty L 1 year ago 7/10…. I shocked myself! Most of them were answers by the process of elimination not by any solid knowledge. Loretta 1 year ago 6 out of 10 – didn’t realize I knew THAT much about lighthouses, ha,ha. Kreu 1 year ago 8, not a bad way to start off the weekend. Missed nation of Peggys Cove, and the world’s oldest. lilly 1 year ago 5/10 Mike L 1 year ago Didn’t have a question on which US state has the most Lighthouses? Amazingly in is not on the East or West coast, it is Michigan (the north coast, the Great Lakes) KateL 1 year ago 8/10 and ALL guesses. No knowledge really, but a matter of elimination on some. ROBERT 1 year ago 8 of 10, and only one was a guess. The two I missed were also guesses, but poor ones. Feels good, after failing so miserably on the Word Jumble. Dan 1 year ago 50?50 and 2 or 3 were just lucky guesses. Sam 1 year ago 9/10, Love me some lighthouses….. Mary 1 year ago 5/10 Actually knew three and made two good guesses!!! Melinda 1 year ago Can’t believe I got 8 out of 10 on such an obscure topic! Most were educated guesses or common sense. Elaine 1 year ago 8 out of 10. I’m happy with that. Lana 1 year ago 8/10. I was shocked to say the least. J. FARLEY 1 year ago 7 for 10This was a little light reading, I didn’t see it coming! Donna Willems 1 year ago 5/10 I hope we are done with lighthouses. I love to look at them, but know very little about them. Raymond Summers 1 year ago 6/10 Broccoli Free Zone 1 year ago 6/10 only because I’ve studied Quantum Electro Dynamics and it’s association to the Photon Light Theory. Kay 1 year ago 7/10 was guessing a lot Rich D 1 year ago 8/10 Amazing. 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