HIGHLAND GAMES

HIGHLAND GAMES

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History

KG - University

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The video covers the Highland Games at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Stadium, featuring events like the sword dance, hammer throw, and caber tossing. It highlights the cultural significance and historical origins of these traditional Scottish sports, with notable performances by athletes such as John Watts and Geoff Capes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which band from Canada participated in the Highland Games and will also be at the Olympics opening ceremony?

The Alberta all-girl drum and bugle band

The Montreal jazz ensemble

The Toronto marching band

The Vancouver symphony orchestra

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who opened the Highland Games at Edinburgh's Meadowbank Stadium?

The Prime Minister of the UK

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Jack Kane

The Mayor of London

The President of Scotland

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the historical origin of the hammer throw event?

A traditional dance

A leisure activity for off-duty blacksmiths

A military training exercise

A fishing technique

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who won the hammer throw event with a throw of over 38 meters?

Laurie Bryce

John Watts

Geoff Capes

Howard Payne

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the required length range for a caber in caber tossing?

12 to 18 feet

15 to 20 feet

13 to 17 feet

10 to 15 feet