HIGHLAND GAMES

HIGHLAND GAMES

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History

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The video covers the City of Edinburgh Highland Games, celebrating its 27th anniversary. It includes events like the men's 110 metres hurdles, won by Graeme Gower, and traditional Highland dancing. The video also explains freestyle wrestling and Scottish sports such as the hammer throw and caber toss, highlighting their cultural significance.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What anniversary was being celebrated at the City of Edinburgh Highland Games?

35th

30th

27th

25th

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who officially opened the City of Edinburgh Highland Games?

Graeme Gower

The Chief Provost, Jack Kane

Angus McKenzie

The Mayor of Munich

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete won the men's 110 metres hurdles?

Heiss

Angus McKenzie

Tymart

Graeme Gower

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In freestyle wrestling, what is the objective?

To pin the opponent's shoulder blades to the ground for a count of one

To throw the opponent out of the ring

To score the most points

To last the longest in the ring

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the caber in the sport of caber tossing?

A wrestling move

A type of Scottish dance

A 16-pound hammer

A tree trunk 16 to 20 feet long