Scotland in the modern era
- 1. When did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of over 300 years?
A) 1904
B) 2007
C) 1801
D) 1999
- 2. Which famous Scottish scientist is known for his discovery of penicillin?
A) John Logie Baird
B) David Hume
C) Alexander Fleming
D) James Watt
- 3. Which Scottish city is known for hosting the Fringe Festival every August?
A) Edinburgh
B) Glasgow
C) Dundee
D) Aberdeen
- 4. Who is known as Scotland's national poet?
A) Irvine Welsh
B) Robert Burns
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Walter Scott
- 5. Which political party in Scotland advocates for independence from the United Kingdom?
A) Conservative Party
B) SNP (Scottish National Party)
C) Labour Party
D) Liberal Democrats
- 6. In what year did the Scottish football team last qualify for the FIFA World Cup?
A) 1998
B) 2010
C) 2014
D) 2006
- 7. What is Scotland's national animal?
A) Stag
B) Unicorn
C) Highland Cow
D) Red Squirrel
- 8. What is the term used to describe the traditional Scottish attire consisting of a tartan kilt?
A) Royal Attire
B) Tartan Ensemble
C) Scottish Garb
D) Highland Dress
- 9. Where is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland?
A) Edinburgh Castle
B) Glamis Castle
C) Balmoral Castle
D) Holyrood Palace
- 10. Which Scottish actor played James Bond in the film series?
A) Ewan McGregor
B) David Tennant
C) Gerard Butler
D) Sean Connery
- 11. What is Scotland's highest peak?
A) Ben Lomond
B) Ben Macdui
C) Schiehallion
D) Ben Nevis
- 12. Which body of water separates Scotland from Northern Ireland?
A) North Channel
B) Irish Sea
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Firth of Forth
- 13. Who was the first woman to become the First Minister of Scotland?
A) Henry McLeish
B) Nicola Sturgeon
C) Alex Salmond
D) Jack McConnell
- 14. Which Scottish engineer is known for his invention of the condensing steam engine?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Thomas Telford
C) John Logie Baird
D) James Watt
- 15. What is the traditional musical instrument of Scotland?
A) Fiddle
B) Accordion
C) Harp
D) Bagpipes
- 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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