Scottish Highland games 1
In which country do the Highland Games take place?
Scotland
What is the caber usually made of?
wood
Which famous statue stands in New York Harbor?
The Statue of Liberty.
What is the capital of the UK?
London.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
During which period of the year do most Highland Games take place?
From May to September
How much does a caber in “The caber toss”game weigh?
Up to 70 kg
In which city can you find the White House?
Washington, D.C.
Which countries make up the UK?
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Which Australian animal looks like a small bear and eats eucalyptus leaves?
A koala.
What traditional Scottish garment do highlanders often wear?
Kilt
What do competitors usually wear on their feet during games?
Grip boots
Who is known as the King of Pop?
Michael Jackson.
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What is the largest city in Australia?
Sydney.
What two groups of musicians play traditional Scottish music during the games?
Bagpipers and drummers
What event involves two teams pulling a rope in opposite directions?
The Tug -of-war
What is the nickname of the American flag?
The Stars and Stripes.
What is the name of the famous river that flows through London?
The River Thames.
Which place is sacred to Aboriginal people in Australia?
Uluru
These instrument is the symbol of Scottish national pride and identity.
The bagpipe
How long and how heavy is a traditional caber used by men in the Highland Games?
6 metres
70 kg
Which two states are not connected to the other 48 states?
Alaska and Hawaii.
What is the name of the British flag?
The Union Jack (the Union Flag).
This Australian natural wonder, home to thousands of marine species and colourful corals, can be seen from space.
The Great Barrier Reef?