Quiz

Why was Hadrian's Wall built?

a)To stop the Romans from invading Scotland.b)To stop the English from raiding Scotland.c) To stop Scottish tribes from raiding England

Who was the first King of Scotland?

a) Kenneth MacAlpinb) Donald MacAlpinc) Donald MacDonald

When did he become king?

a) 843b) 834c) 884

Who was William Wallace?

a) The main character in Braveheart.b) A resistance leader during the Wars of Scottish

Independence.c) A Scottish King.

What was the relationship between Scotland and Norway (9th

- 14th centuries?)a) They had no special relationship.b) Some Scottish islands were ruled by Norway.c) Some Norwegian islands were ruled by Scotland.

Why did Mary, Queen of Scots, grow up in France?

a) To protect her from Henry VIII, who wanted her to marry his son.

b) She was frail and needed a warmer climate.c) To give her a good education so that she would

be able to rule well.

Who played in the first international football match?

a) Scotland v Walesb) Scotland v Norwayc) Scotland v England

What was the result of the Acts of Union?

a) Scotland and England had a single King.b) Scotland became part of England.c) Scotland and England joined to become the

Kingdom of Great Britain.

Who is this?

a) Montgomery Burnsb) Robert Burnsc) William Burns

What is he famous for?

a) Writing poemsb) Writing playsc) Writing short stories

What happened in Scotland in 1997?

a) Citizens voted on EU membership.b) Citizens where asked about whether they

thought there should be a Scottish parliament .c) Citizens voted on whether or not they wanted to

keep Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State.

What is a flash?

a) A part of a kilt.

b) A Scotsman lifting up his kilt.

c) A part of the outfit worn with a kilt, attached to the socks.

Complete the chorus:

For auld lang syne, my dear,For auld lang syne,___________________a) We'll drink a cup of kindness yet.b) We'll take a cup of kindness yet.c) We'll have a cup of whisky yet.

Why shouldn’t you look under a Scotsman’s kilt?

a) Because this would be a marriage proposal (if you are female).

b) Because he may not be wearing underpants.c) Because it is illegal.

A haggis is…

a) A common Scottish animal that is hunted to keep the population under control.

b) A mixture of different meats cooked inside an animal's stomach.

c) An endangered Scottish animal that is good to eat