Question 1 This traditional cup called the “quaich” is used for drinking “the water of life“ or whiskey. Its simple design has remained unchanged throughout the centuries. What makes them different from so- called normal cups? (2 points)

Question 2 The national banks of two countries were founded by Scots. Which ones? (2 points)

Question 3 What are these? Write the names of the clothes items. (5 points)

Question 4 Who was the Scottish hero who fought against the English in the 13 th century and whose life the Oscar- winning film “Braveheart” is based on? (2 points)

Question 5 Which medicine did Alexander Fleming discover? The medicine saved many lives in World War 2. (2 points)

Question 6 Who or what was Dolly? (2 points)

Question 7 What are the two occasions when Auld Lang Syne is traditionally sung? (2 points)

Question 8 What is the name of the street in Edinburgh which connects Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood House Palace? (2 points)

Question 9 What monument is this? (2 points)

Question 10 What is the capital of the Highlands? (2 points)

Question 11 This object has played an important part in the coronations of all Scottish Kings up to the 13th century and from thereon in every British coronation. In 1950 it was stolen and lost for a while. In 1996 it was lent to Scots to stay in the Edinburgh Castle until the next coronation of a British King or Queen. How is the described object called? Where was it taken and stolen from? (2 points)

Question 12 The Clan System was established in the 12th century. Name the most common characteristics of a Scottish clan. (Name at least three.) (3 points)

Question 13 Which of these tartans is called Royal Stewart tartan? (2 points)

Question 14 What is this sport called? (2 points)

Question 15 What is the Tartan Army? (2 points)

Question 16 There are 3 castles in the picture: Balmoral Castle, Blair Athol Castle and Glamis Castle. Which is which? (3 correct – 2 points, 2 correct – 1 point)

Question 17 What is the national bird, the national emblem and the National Day of Scotland? (3 points)

Question 18 Why would Edinburgh Corporation Transport not allow kilt-wearing gentlemen upstairs on their trams in the 1950s and 1960? (2 points)

Question 19 You will hear an extract in a language. Which language is that? (2 points)

Question 20 You will see a video about a lake in Scotland. What is it called?