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