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