Test on Scotland: Geography, History, Culture

Scotland: Geography, History, Culture – Student Study Guide

Question 1 of 50%

Is Scottish Gaelic spoken by more than 100,000 people?

Test: Scotland (Geography and History)

20 questions

Question 1: Is Scottish Gaelic spoken by more than 100,000 people?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Scottish Gaelic is spoken by 70,000 people, not more than 100,000.

Question 2: Are the Orkneys and the Shetlands listed as Scottish islands?

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list 'the Orkneys' and 'the Shetlands' among the 790 islands of Scotland, along with the Isle of Skye, the Hebrides, and St Kilda.

Question 3: The study materials mention Alexander Graham Bell and John Logie Bard as famous Scottish inventors.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials list Alexander Graham Bell and John Logie Bard among the famous figures associated with Scotland, and they are known as inventors.

Question 4: Burns' Night in Scotland is celebrated on January 26.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Burns' Night is celebrated on January 25.

Question 5: The Scottish Parliament, through devolution, makes decisions on matters such as national defense.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that devolved matters, where the Scottish Parliament makes decisions, include education, health, and housing. National defense is not mentioned as a devolved matter.