How to experience Glasgow - Exam
  • 1. What is Glasgow known for?
A) Its vibrant music scene and friendly locals
B) Its historical castles and royalty
C) Its pristine beaches and calm atmosphere
D) Its snow-capped mountains
  • 2. Which river runs through Glasgow?
A) River Tay
B) River Clyde
C) River Forth
D) River Thames
  • 3. What is a popular activity to do in Glasgow?
A) Go skiing in the summer
B) Attend a bullfight
C) Explore the West End's trendy cafes and shops
D) Visit the Louvre
  • 4. Which famous architect designed the Glasgow School of Art?
A) Charles Rennie Mackintosh
B) Le Corbusier
C) Antoni Gaudí
D) Frank Lloyd Wright
  • 5. What is the Glasgow Necropolis?
A) A Victorian cemetery with impressive monuments
B) A botanical garden with exotic plants
C) A modern art gallery
D) An ancient Roman ruin
  • 6. What is a popular local dish to try in Glasgow?
A) Sushi
B) Paella
C) Irn-Bru and a deep-fried Mars Bar (for the brave!)
D) Escargots
  • 7. What is the best way to get around Glasgow?
A) Sailing a boat
B) Hitchhiking
C) Riding a camel
D) Public transport (bus, train, subway) and walking
  • 8. Which football teams are based in Glasgow?
A) Real Madrid and Barcelona
B) Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille
C) Manchester United and Liverpool
D) Celtic and Rangers
  • 9. What is the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) known for?
A) Its collection of Renaissance paintings
B) Its iconic equestrian statue with a traffic cone on its head
C) Its display of ancient Egyptian artifacts
D) Its dinosaur skeletons
  • 10. When is the Glasgow Film Festival held?
A) February
B) July
C) December
D) October
  • 11. Which park is located in the city centre of Glasgow?
A) Hyde Park
B) Stanley Park
C) Glasgow Green
D) Central Park
  • 12. What type of music is Glasgow particularly renowned for?
A) Opera
B) Country
C) Classical
D) Indie and Rock
  • 13. What is the name of the iconic concert hall in Glasgow?
A) Royal Albert Hall
B) Sydney Opera House
C) Carnegie Hall
D) The SSE Hydro
  • 14. Which famous Scottish poet is associated with Glasgow?
A) Jane Austen
B) Charles Dickens
C) Liz Lochhead
D) William Shakespeare
  • 15. What is the term for a Glaswegian?
A) Londoner
B) Parisian
C) Weegie
D) New Yorker
  • 16. What is the style of architecture that Glasgow is known for?
A) Victorian
B) Gothic
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
  • 17. What is the name of the shopping street in the city centre?
A) Buchanan Street
B) Champs-Élysées
C) Fifth Avenue
D) Oxford Street
  • 18. Which museum houses a collection of transport and technology items?
A) Louvre Museum
B) British Museum
C) Natural History Museum
D) Riverside Museum
  • 19. What is a common greeting in Glasgow?
A) How's it gaun'?
B) Bonjour
C) Guten Tag
D) Hola
  • 20. Which body of water is closest to Glasgow?
A) The Atlantic Ocean
B) The English Channel
C) The Firth of Clyde
D) The Mediterranean Sea
  • 21. Where can you see a working replica of a Victorian street?
A) Glasgow Museum of Transport
B) National Gallery of Scotland
C) Edinburgh Castle
D) Scottish Parliament
  • 22. What is a 'chippy' in Glasgow slang?
A) Carpenter
B) A small dog
C) A type of bird
D) Fish and chip shop
  • 23. What is a good day trip from Glasgow?
A) The Amazon Rainforest
B) Loch Lomond
C) Mount Everest
D) The Sahara Desert
  • 24. What is the name of the botanical garden in Glasgow?
A) Glasgow Botanic Gardens
B) Highgrove Gardens
C) Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
D) Kew Gardens
  • 25. Which famous university is located in Glasgow's West End?
A) Harvard University
B) University of Cambridge
C) University of Oxford
D) University of Glasgow
  • 26. What is a good souvenir to buy in Glasgow?
A) A sombrero
B) A tartan scarf
C) A pair of chopsticks
D) A fez
  • 27. What is the East End of Glasgow known for?
A) Luxury shopping
B) Beaches
C) Historic buildings and the Barras market
D) Ski slopes
  • 28. What kind of weather can you expect in Glasgow?
A) Always sunny
B) Rainy and changeable
C) Always snowy
D) Tropical
  • 29. What is the name of the park located next to the River Kelvin?
A) Pollok Country Park
B) Holyrood Park
C) Kelvingrove Park
D) Queen's Park
  • 30. Which famous Glaswegian band is known for the song 'Love is All Around'?
A) Oasis
B) Wet Wet Wet
C) The Rolling Stones
D) The Beatles
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