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Scottish Trivia Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge of things Scottish.

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

Author
dchalmer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
5,805

Updated
Nov 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5921

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (10/10), Guest 120 (7/10), Guest 94 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the capital of Scotland? Hint

Glasgow

Dundee

Aberdeen

Edinburgh

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which language became an official language of Scotland in 2005?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Scotland's longest river? Hint

Tay

Clyde

Forth

Spey

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1603, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I, which Scottish monarch ascended to the throne of England? Hint

Elizabeth II

James VI

Charles I

Mary Queen of Scots

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the largest ( in area ) freshwater loch (or lake) in Scotland? Hint

Loch Lomond

Loch Fyne

Loch Ness

Loch Awe

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1411, one of the oldest Universities in the world was founded in Scotland. Which one? Hint

Glasgow

St. Andrew's

Strathclyde

Edinburgh

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the highest peak in Scotland? Hint

Ben Macdhui

Ben Lomond

Ben Nevis

Cairngorm

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who led the Jacobite rebellion in 1745? Hint

William Wallace

Robert the Bruce

Flora McDonald

Bonnie Prince Charlie

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the infamous 'Massacre of Glencoe', which two clans were involved. Hint

McLeods and Campbells

McLeods and Frasers

MacDonalds and Campbells

McDonalds and Camerons

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the official Scottish currency? Hint

Groat

Shilling

Pound

Dollar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the capital of Scotland?

Answer: Edinburgh

Glasgow is the largest city, however Edinburgh is the capital.

2. Which language became an official language of Scotland in 2005?

Answer: Gaelic

As part of the United Kingdom, English is the official language of Scotland. Gaelic is still used by a small percentage of the population, mostly in the north and west. In 2005 the Scottish Parliament read and passed The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act of 2005, making Gaelic an official language of Scotland, having equal status with English.

3. What is Scotland's longest river?

Answer: Tay

The River Tay is 117 miles long. The River Spey, famous for its distilleries, is second longest at 110 miles.

4. In 1603, following the death of Queen Elizabeth I, which Scottish monarch ascended to the throne of England?

Answer: James VI

James VI of Scotland (James I of England), son of Mary Queen of Scots became the first king following the 'Union of the Crowns'.

5. What is the largest ( in area ) freshwater loch (or lake) in Scotland?

Answer: Loch Lomond

The Loch Ness 'monster' inhabits the second largest Scottish loch!

6. In 1411, one of the oldest Universities in the world was founded in Scotland. Which one?

Answer: St. Andrew's

Glasgow University was founded in 1451, Edinburgh over 100 years later, and Strathclyde was founded in the 20th century!

7. What is the highest peak in Scotland?

Answer: Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis soars to 4,406ft, Ben Macdhui is second tallest, 422ft smaller.

8. Who led the Jacobite rebellion in 1745?

Answer: Bonnie Prince Charlie

William Wallace (aka Braveheart) led his popular revolt in the late 1200's and early 1300's.

9. In the infamous 'Massacre of Glencoe', which two clans were involved.

Answer: MacDonalds and Campbells

In 1692, the MacDonalds and their settlement in Glencoe were laid waste by the Campbells.

10. What is the official Scottish currency?

Answer: Pound

In addition to the Bank of England, banknotes from three Scottish banks are accepted: Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale bank.

Source: Author dchalmer

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