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