National Facts
What country lies just south of Scotland?
England
What is black pudding?
A. Burnt toast topped with onions
B. Blood sausage mixed with oats
C. Dark chocolate mousse with mint
What is Hogmanay?
Thanksgiving
B. New Years
C. Easter
What is another country that Gaelic is spoken in?
A. Finland
B. Ireland
C. Poland
What is cranachan?
A. A crabby Scottish grandmother
B. An evil imp living at Inveraray Castle
C. A dish of raspberries, cream, and oats
What is the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh
What vegetable is typically NOT included in a Scottish breakfast?
A. Avocado
B. Mushroom
C. Tomato
What is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo?
A. a huge feast with Scotland's military clan leaders
B. a performance of Scottish heritage, military tradition, and international culture
C. a military exhibition for the British royal family at Balmoral Castle
How many possible vowel sounds does Scottish Gaelic include?
A. 36
B. 94
C. 118
Which city in Scotland was the first city in the world to have its own fire station?
A. Edinburgh
B. Glasgow
C. Inverness
What is the area in Scotland known for mountains and moors called?
the Highlands
What is the name for a traditional Scottish soup made of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions?
A. Rumbledethumps
B. Bangers and mash
C. Cullen Skink
Traditional weapons worn by a Highlander included: pistol, broadsword, musket, and a kind of dagger. What did they call this dagger?
A. a dirk
B. a callum
C. a ghillie
Which province in Canada is known to have Gaelic influence?
A. British Columbia
B. New Brunswick
C. Nova Scotia
Which Scot, famous for his part in Scottish independence, is famously portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie Braveheart?
A. William Wilberforce
B. William Wallace
C. William Wordsworth