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