- 1. When did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of over 300 years?
A) 1904
B) 1999
C) 1801
D) 2007
- 2. Which famous Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of penicillin?
A) Alexander Fleming
B) James Watt
C) David Hume
D) John Logie Baird
- 3. Which Scottish city is known for hosting the Fringe Festival every August?
A) Glasgow
B) Dundee
C) Edinburgh
D) Aberdeen
- 4. Who is known as Scotland's national poet?
A) Robert Burns
B) Walter Scott
C) Irvine Welsh
D) J.K. Rowling
- 5. Which political party in Scotland advocates for independence from the United Kingdom?
A) Liberal Democrats
B) Labour Party
C) Conservative Party
D) SNP (Scottish National Party)
- 6. In what year did the Scottish football team last qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
A) 2006
B) 2010
C) 2014
D) 1998
- 7. What is Scotland's national animal?
A) Stag
B) Unicorn
C) Highland Cow
D) Red Squirrel
- 8. What is the term used to describe the traditional Scottish attire consisting of a tartan kilt?
A) Highland Dress
B) Tartan Ensemble
C) Scottish Garb
D) Royal Attire
- 9. Where is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland?
A) Glamis Castle
B) Holyrood Palace
C) Balmoral Castle
D) Edinburgh Castle
- 10. Which Scottish actor played James Bond in the film series?
A) Ewan McGregor
B) Gerard Butler
C) David Tennant
D) Sean Connery
- 11. What is Scotland's highest peak?
A) Ben Macdui
B) Ben Lomond
C) Ben Nevis
D) Schiehallion
- 12. Which body of water separates Scotland from Northern Ireland?
A) Irish Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) North Channel
D) Firth of Forth
- 13. Who was the first woman to become the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Nicola Sturgeon
B) Henry McLeish
C) Jack McConnell
D) Alex Salmond
- 14. Which Scottish engineer is known for his invention of the condensing steam engine?
A) James Watt
B) John Logie Baird
C) Thomas Telford
D) Alexander Graham Bell
- 15. What is the traditional musical instrument of Scotland?
A) Fiddle
B) Accordion
C) Harp
D) Bagpipes
- 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) The Proclaimers
D) Deacon Blue
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