- 1. When did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of over 300 years?
A) 1999
B) 1904
C) 1801
D) 2007
- 2. Which famous Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of penicillin?
A) John Logie Baird
B) Alexander Fleming
C) James Watt
D) David Hume
- 3. Which Scottish city is known for hosting the Fringe Festival every August?
A) Aberdeen
B) Edinburgh
C) Dundee
D) Glasgow
- 4. Who is known as Scotland's national poet?
A) Irvine Welsh
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Robert Burns
D) Walter Scott
- 5. Which political party in Scotland advocates for independence from the United Kingdom?
A) SNP (Scottish National Party)
B) Conservative Party
C) Labour Party
D) Liberal Democrats
- 6. In what year did the Scottish football team last qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
A) 2014
B) 1998
C) 2006
D) 2010
- 7. What is Scotland's national animal?
A) Highland Cow
B) Unicorn
C) Red Squirrel
D) Stag
- 8. What is the term used to describe the traditional Scottish attire consisting of a tartan kilt?
A) Tartan Ensemble
B) Royal Attire
C) Scottish Garb
D) Highland Dress
- 9. Where is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland?
A) Holyrood Palace
B) Glamis Castle
C) Balmoral Castle
D) Edinburgh Castle
- 10. Which Scottish actor played James Bond in the film series?
A) Gerard Butler
B) Ewan McGregor
C) David Tennant
D) Sean Connery
- 11. What is Scotland's highest peak?
A) Ben Lomond
B) Ben Macdui
C) Ben Nevis
D) Schiehallion
- 12. Which body of water separates Scotland from Northern Ireland?
A) Firth of Forth
B) North Channel
C) Irish Sea
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 13. Who was the first woman to become the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Alex Salmond
B) Henry McLeish
C) Nicola Sturgeon
D) Jack McConnell
- 14. Which Scottish engineer is known for his invention of the condensing steam engine?
A) Thomas Telford
B) John Logie Baird
C) James Watt
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 15. What is the traditional musical instrument of Scotland?
A) Bagpipes
B) Accordion
C) Fiddle
D) Harp
- 16. Which Scottish pop band had a hit in the 1980s with 'Don't You Forget About Me'?
A) Franz Ferdinand
B) Simple Minds
C) Deacon Blue
D) The Proclaimers
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