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