Scotland - Social Studies

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Which Celtic festival marked the beginning of summer and was associated with fire rituals?

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BELTANE

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What modern holiday is most closely related to the Celtic festival of Samhain?

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Halloween

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Robert the Bruce

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Was nominated King of the Scots after defeating the English army for good.

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Who were the Picts?

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Ancient people of northern Scotland known for mysterious symbols and stones

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In Scottish mythology, which creature is said to inhabit the seas?

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Selkie

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One effect of Brexit on Ireland and Europe was:

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Renewed tensions around the Irish border

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“The Troubles” in Northern Ireland were primarily a conflict between two groups.

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Nationalists and Unionists/Loyalists

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One major consequence of the Irish Potato Famine was:

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EMIGRATION

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William Wallace is best known for:

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Leading the Scottish resistance against English rule.

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Bonnie Prince Charlie led a failed rebellion known as:

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Jacobite Rising of 1745