Hidden History Quiz

What is the practice of burying or concealing items in the structure of a house called?

• Entombment

• Immurement

• Concealment

• Burial

Which ancient civilization is famous for entombing artifacts with pharaohs in the pyramids?

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Mesopotamian

In which country was it common to bury a horse skull in the floor or under the hearth when building a home?

• France

• Germany

• Ireland

• England

What was the purpose of burying a horse skull in the floor or under the hearth in Ireland?

• To honor the horse

• To mark the territory

• To ward off malicious spirits

• To bring good luck

In which country was it customary to bury dead cats in the walls or under floors of houses to ward off malicious spirits?

• Ireland

• England

• Scotland

• Wales

What is the history of Freemasonry traced back to according to Dr. Heathcott?

• Rituals of concealment by masons

• Building of ancient temples

• Ancient religious practices

• Secret codes in architecture

What is the most famous example of immurement according to Dr. Heathcott?

• Concealment of secrets by Freemasons

• Hiding of ancient relics in Greek temples

• Entombing of artifacts with Egyptian pharaohs

• Burying of ritual objects in Roman villas

What is the practice of hiding away objects in buildings often associated with bringing good luck to inhabitants?

• Superstition

• Entombment

• Concealment

• Immurement

What is the Celtic practice of burying a horse skull in the floor or under the hearth a tradition that dates back to?

• Eras

• Millennia

• Centuries

• Decades

What is the history of Freemasonry traced back to according to Dr. Heathcott?

• Building of ancient temples

• Secret codes in architecture

• Ancient religious practices

• Rituals of concealment by masons