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