- 1. Which group of islands is also known as the Hebrides?
A) Faroe Islands
B) Channel Islands
C) Isle of Man
D) Western Isles
- 2. Which country do the Hebrides belong to?
A) Ireland
B) England
C) Scotland
D) Wales
- 3. What is the largest island in the Hebrides?
A) Isle of Islay
B) Lewis and Harris
C) Mull
D) Skye
- 4. Which sea surrounds the Hebrides?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Irish Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) North Sea
- 5. What is the capital of the Western Isles in the Hebrides?
A) Lerwick
B) Oban
C) Stornoway
D) Inverness
- 6. What type of climate is found in the Hebrides?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Oceanic
D) Continental
- 7. Which famous islands are considered a must-visit in the Hebrides?
A) Isle of Anglesey
B) Isle of Skye
C) Isle of Wight
D) Isle of Man
- 8. What is the traditional occupation in the Hebrides?
A) Agriculture
B) Fishing
C) Manufacturing
D) Mining
- 9. In Scottish folklore, what mythical creature is said to inhabit the waters around the Hebrides?
A) Kelpie
B) Banshee
C) Selkie
D) Griffin
- 10. What is the traditional Scottish musical instrument popular in the Hebrides?
A) Bagpipes
B) Accordion
C) Harp
D) Violin
- 11. Which famous historic castle stands on the Isle of Mull in the Hebrides?
A) Edinburgh Castle
B) Stirling Castle
C) Duart Castle
D) Urquhart Castle
- 12. What is the name of the strait that separates the Isle of Lewis and Isle of Harris?
A) Menai Strait
B) Sound of Mull
C) Pentland Firth
D) The Minch
- 13. Which famous English author resided on the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides while writing his novel '1984'?
A) Jane Austen
B) George Orwell
C) William Shakespeare
D) Charles Dickens
- 14. What famous Neolithic site is located on the Isle of Lewis in the Hebrides?
A) Newgrange
B) Stonehenge
C) Callanish Stones
D) Skara Brae
- 15. What is the traditional language spoken in the Hebrides?
A) Gaelic
B) French
C) Spanish
D) English
- 16. Which famous composer was inspired by the Hebrides and composed an overture based on his visit?
A) Felix Mendelssohn
B) Johann Sebastian Bach
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 17. Which Hebridean island is famous for its whisky distilleries, including Laphroaig and Lagavulin?
A) Islay
B) Mull
C) Skye
D) Jura
- 18. What sport is popular among the locals and visitors in the Hebrides?
A) Surfing
B) Golf
C) Hiking
D) Skiing
- 19. What is the name of the ferry company that operates services to the Hebrides?
A) Brittany Ferries
B) Stena Line
C) Caledonian MacBrayne
D) P&O Ferries
- 20. What is a famous music festival that takes place in the Hebrides?
A) Glastonbury Festival
B) Hebridean Celtic Festival
C) Coachella
D) Tomorrowland
- 21. What geological features are prominent in the landscape of the Hebrides?
A) Volcanoes
B) Deserts
C) Glaciers
D) Cliffs
- 22. Which bird is often associated with the Hebrides due to its significance in Celtic mythology?
A) Penguin
B) Kingfisher
C) Robin
D) Eagle
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