Scotland

What year did the Kingdom of Scotland emerge as an independent sovereign state?

• 843 AD

• 965 AD

• 1102 AD

• 732 AD

Which famous Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?

• William Wordsworth

• Robert Burns

• Samuel Taylor Coleridge

• John Keats

What is the national animal of Scotland?

• Bagpipes

• Loch Ness Monster

• Unicorn

• Dragon

Which Scottish city is known as the 'Athens of the North'?

• Edinburgh

• Glasgow

• Aberdeen

• Dundee

In what year did the Scottish Parliament reconvene after a hiatus of nearly 300 years?

• 1985

• 2010

• 2001

• 1999

What is the traditional Scottish dish made of sheep's heart, liver, and lungs?

• sheep stew

• haggis

• mutton casserole

• lamb pie

Which Scottish loch is rumored to be home to the Loch Ness Monster?

• Loch Ness

• Loch Lomond

• Loch Tay

• Loch Maree

Who was the leader of the Scottish independence movement during the 2014 referendum?

• Nicola Sturgeon

• Alex Salmond

• Theresa May

• Boris Johnson

Which Scottish island is known for its whisky production?

• Shetland

• Islay

• Orkney

• Skye

What is the capital of Scotland?

• Dublin

• Glasgow

• London

• Edinburgh