Question 1: Which ancient legend is Glastonbury Tor, pictured here, often linked to?
A King Arthur
B Beowulf
C Atlantis
Glastonbury is associated with King Arthur’s Avalon and is even believed to be his final resting place. Sometimes, when the air and ground temperatures are just right, the Tor looks like it’s floating above the mist—a trick of the light called a Fata Morgana. The name comes from Morgan le Fay, a sorceress in Arthurian legends.
Correct Answer: King Arthur
Question 2: What was included with tickets to the first Glastonbury Festival?
A Drink vouchers
B Milk
C Sandwiches
At the first Glastonbury Festival in 1970, tickets cost just one British pound and included free milk from the farm. The event was small, with only about 1,500 people attending, and featured performances by Marc Bolan, Keith Christmas, and Al Stewart, among others.
Correct Answer: Milk
Question 3: Which historic site inspired the design of the festival’s main stage?
A Taj Mahal
B Great Pyramid of Giza
C Stonehenge
The first Pyramid Stage, built in 1971 by theater designer Bill Harkin, was constructed from scaffolding, expanded metal, and plastic sheeting. In 1981, it was rebuilt as a permanent structure but tragically burned down before the 1994 festival. In 2000, local villager Bill Burroughs rebuilt it, making it four times larger than before.
Correct Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza