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A Scotland Quiz, Lass

Welcome to Scotland, the land of thistles and haggis.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,519

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3545

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Question 1 of 10

1. What year did Scotland ensure its independence from England? Hint

1996

1642

1503

1314

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Scotland's official religion? Hint

Methodist

Anglican (Church of England)

Roman Catholic

Presbyterian (Church of Scotland)

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Loch Lomond" is Scotland's national anthem.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The highest point in Scotland is Ben Lomond?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Scottish Gaelic for "thank you"? Hint

Thig a-staigh

Tapadh leat

An-duigh

Mar sin leat

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Question 6 of 10

6. It is proper to refer to the Scottish people as "Scotch"?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. A slope or hill in Scotland is called a "brae"?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The raincoat was invented by a Scotsman?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what Scottish village can you find a yew tree that scientists say is about 3,000 years old? Hint

Paisley

Nairn

Peterhead

Fortingall

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Scottish castle is haunted by the Green Lady? Hint

Brodie Castle

Crathes Castle

Balmoral Castle

Dunnottar Castle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Scotland ensure its independence from England?

Answer: 1314

In 1314, the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English army, led by Edward II, at the Battle of Bannockburn, giving them independence.

2. What is Scotland's official religion?

Answer: Presbyterian (Church of Scotland)

The Church of Scotland is Presbyterian and is governed by 1250 officers called elders. The Church of Scotland is often called the Kirk, an old Scots Gaelic word.

3. "Loch Lomond" is Scotland's national anthem.

Answer: False

"Loch Lomond" is a traditional Scottish folk song and not a national anthem.

"God save the Queen" originated as an anti-Jacobite song during the 1745 rebellion. It is of course the British national anthemn and is therefore also sung in Scotland.

"Flower of Scotland" is unofficial and is often sung at sporting events.

4. The highest point in Scotland is Ben Lomond?

Answer: False

The highest point is Ben Nevis at 4,406 feet. In Scottish usage it means "mountain covered by fog".

5. What is Scottish Gaelic for "thank you"?

Answer: Tapadh leat

"Thig a-staigh" means "come in"; "an-diugh" means "today"; and "mar sin leat" means "goodbye". Gaelic is an ancient language, but it is estimated that 80,000 people use it in everyday speech. However, no one in Scotland speaks only Gaelic and not English. Some train stations list both the English and Gaelic name for a town.

6. It is proper to refer to the Scottish people as "Scotch"?

Answer: No

Scotch is a type of whisky made in Scotland. Scottish people are properly referred to as Scots or even British, most of them prefering to be called Scots. They will forgive you if you make a mistake and call them Scotch, but NEVER call them English!

7. A slope or hill in Scotland is called a "brae"?

Answer: True

Scots have their own terms for lakes, hills, forests, and other natural formations. A small stream is called a "burn"; an estuary in the sea is called a "firth"; a valley is called a "glen"; a meadow or island is called an "inch"; a lake is called a "loch".

A large tract of open land is called a "moor". Heaps of stones at the bottom of a hill is called "scree". And a large, flat river valley is a "strath".

8. The raincoat was invented by a Scotsman?

Answer: True

Charles Macintosh, a chemist born in Glasgow, is credited with having invented the raincoat. In Great Britain a raincoat is still called a mackintosh, or a "mac".

9. In what Scottish village can you find a yew tree that scientists say is about 3,000 years old?

Answer: Fortingall

Fortingall is north of Loch Tay. The villagers there say that a twisted yew tree is the oldest living tree in all of Europe.

10. What Scottish castle is haunted by the Green Lady?

Answer: Crathes Castle

The Green Lady is one of Scotland's most famous ghosts. She has been seen in Crathes Castle in Aberdeen, dressed in green and sometimes holding a baby in her arms.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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