Which pilgrimage site's first crosses are believed to have been placed on a former hill fort after the 1831 Uprising?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Hill of Crosses
- Step 1: The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai is a pilgrimage site where the first crosses are thought to have been placed after the 1831 Uprising. Answer: The Hill of Crosses. Why not the others: Aukštojas Hill, the Gate of Dawn and Gediminas Hill don't fit.
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