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1
Why is Dolly the Sheep important for science?
She was the first mammal to be cloned.
She was very intelligent.
She is the world's oldest sheep.
She could say a few words.
2
Scottish Gaelic is still spoken today, mainly by people in the Highlands and Islands.
Yes
No
3
What happened when this lady called Mary was just a baby?
She had to run away to France with her parents.
She went to prison for nearly twenty years.
She became Queen of Scotland.
She became a Catholic.
4
Alexander Fleming invented...
...the telephone
...the steam engine
...the television
...penicillin
5
What are bagpipes?
A type of traditional food.
An accessory for a kilt.
A musical instrument.
A word in Scottish dialect.
6
What do people do on Burns Night?
They usually go skiing in the Highlands to celebrate
Enjoy the Edinburgh Festival
Toss the caber
Eat haggis and read poems by Robert Burns
7
Hogmanay marks which special occasion?
Christmas Eve
New Year's Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
8
Which city is the centre of the North Sea oil industry?
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Inverness
9
Why is Sean Connery famous?
He is a well-known scientist
He invented many interesting things
He was on 'Britain's Got Talent'
He played James Bond for many years
10
What is the name of the Scottish flag?
The Union Jack
The Saltire
St. George's Cross
St. Andrew's Cross
11
Why are there often many Highland Games events in the USA and Australia?
They are international and are practiced all over the world.
The Highland Games were originally from the USA.
People there just really like Scottish things.
Many people in these countries have Scottish ancestors due to migration.
12
The tale of Robert the Bruce and the spider teaches us to...
To get some rest when things are difficult
To perservere
To get angry when things go wrong
To give up
13
When is Burns Night?
January 25th
December 25th
February 25th
January 1st
14
Why did the English government ban kilts in 1746?
There were already enough kilts in Scotland.
They were too expensive to make.
They wanted to suppress Scottish independence movements.
They didn't like them.
15
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.
True.
False.
16
Which of the following is NOT a famous Scottish food?
Salmon
Shortbread
Curry
Haggis
17
What did William Wallace and Robert the Bruce do?
They fought for Scottish independence recently.
They lost a lot of battles.
They were former Prime Ministers of Scotland.
They fought for Scottish independence a long time ago.
18
What is the largest city in Scotland?
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Perth
Glasgow
19
Who is the national poet of Scotland?
Sean Connery
Alexander Fleming
Robert Burns
Sir Walter Scott
20
Nicola Sturgeon is the current...
Prime Minister
Head newsreader on BBC News Scotland
First Minister of Scotland
Head of the Royal Family in Scotland
21
Rangers and which other football club are the best-known teams in Scotland?
Arsenal
Manchester United
Ross County FC
Celtic
22
How many different types of tartan are there?
Under 1000
Under 5000
Under 100
Under 500
23
What is Arthur Conan Doyle famous for creating?
Harry Potter
The Lord of the Rings
Sherlock Holmes
The Secret Garden
24
Who invented the television?
Alexander Fleming
Robert Louis Stevenson
John Logie Baird
Susan Boyle
25
What is this?
Haggis
Aberdeen Angus beef
Porridge
A traditional breakfast in Scotland
26
Roughly how many people live in Scotland?
15,000,000
250,000
5,000,000
10,000,000
27
What is the name of the battle where Robert the Bruce defeated King Edward II in 1314?
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Bannockburn
28
Where might you see this traditional sport?
The Highland Games
The Commonwealth Games
The Grand National
The Olympic Games
29
What is the capital city of Scotland?
Glasgow
London
Edinburgh
Inverness
30
In Scotland, you can order a deep-fried Mars Bar.
False
True
31
What colours are the Scottish flag?
Green, red and blue
Red, white and blue
White and red
White and blue
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What is this region of Scotland called?
The Highlands
Edinburgh
Inverness
The Lowlands
