INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OPENS

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OPENS

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The video covers the opening of the Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama, featuring a procession led by Sir Andrew Murray to St Giles Cathedral. The event includes a royal welcome at Holyrood House by the Duke of Hamilton and speeches by international representatives, making it a memorable occasion for all, including the people of Scotland.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the procession during the opening of the Edinburgh International Festival?

The Duke of Hamilton

Sir Andrew Murray

Monsieur Pierre de Gaulle

The Burgomaster of the Hague

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which location did the procession visit after leaving St Giles Cathedral?

The Duke of Hamilton's residence

The Royal Mile

The Palace of Holyrood House

The Hague

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who represented His Majesty the King at the Palace of Holyrood House?

The Burgomaster of the Hague

The Duke of Hamilton

Monsieur Pierre de Gaulle

Sir Andrew Murray

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following cities did not send a representative to the event?

Copenhagen

Hamburg

Paris

Lisbon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the event for the people of Scotland?

It was a royal coronation

It was a memorable occasion

It was a political meeting

It was a sports event