- 1. When did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of over 300 years?
A) 1904
B) 2007
C) 1801
D) 1999
- 2. Which famous Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of penicillin?
A) James Watt
B) David Hume
C) John Logie Baird
D) Alexander Fleming
- 3. Which Scottish city is known for hosting the Fringe Festival every August?
A) Glasgow
B) Aberdeen
C) Dundee
D) Edinburgh
- 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) Labour Party
B) SNP (Scottish National Party)
C) Conservative Party
D) Liberal Democrats
- 6. In what year did the Scottish football team last qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
A) 1998
B) 2014
C) 2010
D) 2006
- 7. What is Scotland's national animal?
A) Red Squirrel
B) Stag
C) Highland Cow
D) Unicorn
- 8. What is the term used to describe the traditional Scottish attire consisting of a tartan kilt?
A) Tartan Ensemble
B) Scottish Garb
C) Royal Attire
D) Highland Dress
- 9. Where is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland?
A) Holyrood Palace
B) Glamis Castle
C) Edinburgh Castle
D) Balmoral 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) Schiehallion
B) Ben Nevis
C) Ben Macdui
D) Ben Lomond
- 12. Which body of water separates Scotland from Northern Ireland?
A) North Channel
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Firth of Forth
D) Irish Sea
- 13. Who was the first woman to become the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Henry McLeish
B) Alex Salmond
C) Jack McConnell
D) Nicola Sturgeon
- 14. Which Scottish engineer is known for his invention of the condensing steam engine?
A) Thomas Telford
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) James Watt
D) John Logie Baird
- 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) The Proclaimers
B) Deacon Blue
C) Franz Ferdinand
D) Simple Minds
|