Why is everything labelled in two languages in Scotland?

Scotland is billingual and has two official languages.

Elsie Inglis will be the only "ordinary" woman to get a statue along the Royal Mile. What for?

for raising over 50'000 pounds to build a hospital

Why did a typical plague doctor wear a black beak mask?

the symbol of a raven was meant to protect

Which fact is true about Edinburgh in the 16th century?

There were 5 rats for every single inhabitant of the city.

What is true about statues in Edinburgh?

there are more statues of animals in Edinburgh than of women

What is this building situated along the Royal Mile used for?

This is the city chamber where civil weddings take place.

The World's End in Royal Mile: Why did some people never leave Edinburgh?

They had no financial means to do so.

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Edinburgh - Let's test your memory!

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Test your knowledge on the fascinating history and culture of Edinburgh with this quiz. From national animals to historical figures, see how much you know about this iconic city!

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1
When was the last woman found guilty of witchcraft in Edinburgh?
1944
1560
1874
1738
2
The following invention originated in Edinburgh
the theory of relativity
the dish fish and chips
the homeless World Cup
the bagpipes
3
What is inside this bulding?
The new Royal Palace
a shopping mall
The Scottish Parliament
the office of the beer company Guiness
4
Why is everything labelled in two languages in Scotland?
Scotland is billingual and has two official languages.
Scotland has many tourists to they use different languages on signs.
bithplace of fantasy fiction so the like using fictional language
5
Elsie Inglis will be the only "ordinary" woman to get a statue along the Royal Mile. What for?
for raising over 50'000 pounds to build a hospital
for being the first femalde MP in Scotland
for having been accused of witchcraft in the 19th century
for being a famous ghost haunting the Royal Mile
6
What did people in the 16th to 17th century do in Edinburgh to diagnose people with certain illnesses?
draw blood
check the patient's temperature
burn parts of your skin
taste urine
7
What is the name of the hill in the picture?
Mini Highlands
Grassmarket Hill
King John's Mountain
Arthur's Seat
8
Why did a typical plague doctor wear a black beak mask?
to scare the patients
to protect against airborn disease
merely aesthetical reasons
the symbol of a raven was meant to protect
9
What is the national animal of Scotland?
unicorn
highland cow
bear
lion
10
Which fact is true about Edinburgh in the 16th century?
A lack of accomodation opportunities made people sleep on the streets.
People never left the city out of the fear of dying.
The Plague killed more than 80% of its population.
There were 5 rats for every single inhabitant of the city.
11
What happens to you when you tell the story of Major Thomas Weir?
you will die
you will find love
you will become wealthy
you will go mad
12
What is true about statues in Edinburgh?
there are more than a 1000 statues in the whole of Edinburgh
Edinburgh sets up a new historical statue every year
there are more statues of animals in Edinburgh than of women
there are mainly statues of royalties in Eidnburgh
13
What is weird snack can you buy traditionally in Edinburgh pubs and deli shops?
sweet Haggis with fudge
caramel shortbread
roasted cow hair
fried Mars bars
14
What is the second language spoken in Scotland called?
Scottish
Gaelic
Welsh
Celtic
15
What's the name of this little guy?
Bobby
Poppy
Wuffy
Johnny
16
What is fudge?
a type of Scottish clothing for men
a traditional Scottish cake
a type of confection
a special Scottish type of beer
17
What is this building situated along the Royal Mile used for?
This is the city chamber where civil weddings take place.
This is the parliament.
This is a royal summer recidency of King Charles III
18
The World's End in Royal Mile: Why did some people never leave Edinburgh?
They didn't know there is more beyond the city's walls.
They had no financial means to do so.
They believed the earth was flat.
They were scared of the outside world.
19
When did the official parliament building opne for the first time?
1999
2000
2004
1870

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