Scotland in the modern era
- 1. When did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of over 300 years?
A) 1801
B) 1999
C) 1904
D) 2007
- 2. Which famous Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of penicillin?
A) David Hume
B) John Logie Baird
C) Alexander Fleming
D) James Watt
- 3. Which Scottish city is known for hosting the Fringe Festival every August?
A) Dundee
B) Edinburgh
C) Glasgow
D) Aberdeen
- 4. Who is known as Scotland's national poet?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Walter Scott
C) Irvine Welsh
D) Robert Burns
- 5. Which political party in Scotland advocates for independence from the United Kingdom?
A) Liberal Democrats
B) Labour Party
C) Conservative Party
D) SNP (Scottish National Party)
- 6. In what year did the Scottish football team last qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
A) 2014
B) 2010
C) 1998
D) 2006
- 7. What is Scotland's national animal?
A) Unicorn
B) Highland Cow
C) Red Squirrel
D) Stag
- 8. What is the term used to describe the traditional Scottish attire consisting of a tartan kilt?
A) Scottish Garb
B) Royal Attire
C) Tartan Ensemble
D) Highland Dress
- 9. Where is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland?
A) Edinburgh Castle
B) Holyrood Palace
C) Glamis Castle
D) Balmoral Castle
- 10. Which Scottish actor played James Bond in the film series?
A) Gerard Butler
B) Sean Connery
C) David Tennant
D) Ewan McGregor
- 11. What is Scotland's highest peak?
A) Ben Nevis
B) Ben Lomond
C) Ben Macdui
D) Schiehallion
- 12. Which body of water separates Scotland from Northern Ireland?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Irish Sea
C) North Channel
D) Firth of Forth
- 13. Who was the first woman to become the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Nicola Sturgeon
B) Alex Salmond
C) Henry McLeish
D) Jack McConnell
- 14. Which Scottish engineer is known for his invention of the condensing steam engine?
A) James Watt
B) Alexander Graham Bell
C) John Logie Baird
D) Thomas Telford
- 15. What is the traditional musical instrument of Scotland?
A) Bagpipes
B) Fiddle
C) Accordion
D) Harp
- 16. Which Scottish pop band had a hit in the 1980s with 'Don't You Forget About Me'?
A) Simple Minds
B) Deacon Blue
C) Franz Ferdinand
D) The Proclaimers
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