Scotland Theme Day CCS

National Facts

100

What is the national dress of Scotland?

Kilt

200

What is the national instrument of Scotland?

Bagpipes

300

What two colors are Scotland's national flag?

Blue and white

400

What is Scotland's national animal?

Unicorn

500

What is the national flower of Scotland?

Thistle

Food

100

What is the national dish of Scotland?

A. Cranachan

B. Haggis

C. Black pudding

200

Haggis is traditionally made using the stomach of which animal?

A. Cow

B. Goat

C. Sheep

300

What is the traditional Scottish flatbread, similar to an English muffin, called?

A. Bannock

B. Cullen Skink

C. Cranachan

400

Haggis is typically served with potatoes and what other root vegetable?

A. Rutabaga

B. Horseradish

C. Turnip

500

What kind of beef is Scotland known for?

A. Holstein

B. Angus

C. Gelbvieh

Traditions/Customs

100

Scotland's people historically follow what religion?

A. Hinduism

B. Protestantism

C. Catholicism

200

Traditionally, the kilts worn by Scots are different colors/patterns of plaid based on what?

A. Clan

B. Social class

C. Region

300

What Scottish song is usually sung at New Year?

A. Auld Lang Syne

B. Scotland the Brave

C. Caledonia 

400

What traditionally rough, practical fabric for outdoor working clothing was created in Scotland?

A. Wool

B. Tweed

C. Poplin

500

In 1457, King James II banned what traditional Scottish sport?

A. Golfing

B. Caber tossing

C. Jousting

Language

100

What is the official language of Scotland (by custom and usage)?

A. Gaelic

B. English

C.  Amharic

200

What does the Gaelic word Bairn mean?

A. Baby

B. Bread

C. Barn

300

A Ceilidh (KAY-lee) is a traditional kind of what?

A. Sword

B. Dance

C. Dessert

400

If a Scot told you to Haud yer wheesht, what are they telling you to do?

A. Wait a minute

B. Be quiet

C. Turn around

500

Traditionally, people in Scotland will say Slainte Mhath (Slanj-a-va) before doing what? 

A. Going to bed

B. Shaking hands

C. Giving a toast

Miscellaneous

100

In 1876, what did the Scot, Alexander Graham Bell, invent?

A. the telegram

B. the phone

C. the stoplight

200

What castle does the British royal family visit in Scotland?

A. Stirling Castle

B. Inveraray Castle

C. Balmoral Castle

300

Which patron saint of Scotland has his own holiday?

A. St. Nicolaus

B. St. Andrew

C. St. Thomas

400

Which exiled monarch attempted to regain the throne and regain independence for Scotland?

A. Hated King John

B. Bonnie Prince Charlie

C. Pious King James

500

In which year did Scotland become part of the UK through the Act of the Union?  

A. 1066

B. 1707

C. 1813