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