Scotland Quiz

2 What do Slovakia and Scotland have in common A the area covered with forest is approximately the same B the number of inhabitants is approximately the same

3 The Scots have a reputation for A being thrifty B being well-behaved

4 The flag of Scotland is B A

5 The language spoken in Scotland by some people is called B Celtic A Gaelic

6 The national flower of Scotland is A the thistle B the calla lily

7 The capital of Scotland is A Glasgow B Edinburgh

8 The highest peak of Scotland is A Scafell Pike B Ben Nevis

9 Half of Scotland´s land is owned by A foreign corporations B 500 private people

10 Most agricultural land in Scotland is dedicated to A sheep and beef farming B production of cereals and oilseeds

11 Haggis, the Scottish national dish, is made from A cow´s heart, liver and lungs B sheep´s heart, liver and lungs

12 In Scotland, lakes are called „lochs“. Loch Ness is famous for Nessie, the monster. The story of Nessie first appeared in the paper A more than 100 years ago B less than 100 years ago

13 Traditional Scottish tartan kilts are worn by A men only B both men and women

14 Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the private property of the British royal family, is situated on the sea shore A Yes B No

15 Prestigious St Andrews University is the third oldest university in the UK, after Oxford and Cambridge. It is situated in A Edinburgh B the town of St Andrews

16 At St Andrews, prince William met his future wife, Kate Middleton 16 At St Andrews, prince William met his future wife, Kate Middleton. William´s father, prince Charles, also studied there. A Yes B No

A barley, wheat, rye and corn B barley, wheat, rye and oats 17 Scotland is famous for its whisky production. There are many whisky distilleries across the country.The main ingredients for whisky are A barley, wheat, rye and corn B barley, wheat, rye and oats

18 In the Scottish Highlands, the Highland games are very popular 18 In the Scottish Highlands, the Highland games are very popular. They take place A every weekend in the summer B in August

19 Among famous Scottish people belong A Alexander Fleming, Alexander Graham Bell, Johnny Depp B Alexander Fleming, Alexander Graham Bell, Sean Connery

20 Auld Lang Syne is a traditional Scottish song, written by Robert Burns. What do people do while singing it? A they wave hands B they hold each other´s hands

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Check your answers 2 B 9 B 16 B 3 A 10A 17 A 4 A 11 B 18 A 5 A 12 B 19 B 6 A 13 A 20 B 7 B 14 B 8 B 15 B