Do you know anything about Scottish history? Take this quiz!

Scotland has a very long history. How much Scottish history do you know? Take this quiz to check your knowledge.

• Which of these was initially designed of in Scotland?

  • The television

  • The fridge

  • The telephone

  • All of the above

• Is it true or not that Macbeth was a real Scottish king?

  • True

  • False

• Which nation was Mary, Queen of Scots, raised in when she was a child?

  • England

  • Spain

  • France

  • Scotland

• The current capital of Scotland is Edinburgh; however, which of these cities was previously Scotland's capital?

  • Stirling

  • Dundee

  • Glasgow

  • Inverness

• When someone mentions "the honours of Scotland," what exactly do they mean?

  • Scots literature, or the works of Scotland's famous authors

  • Special medals you get for bravery in battle

  • The Scottish crown jewels

  • Ancient books about Scotland's history

• When exactly did Highlanders first begin donning the kilt?

  • They have never worn kilts

  • Medieval era

  • The 16th century

  • Victorian times

• During the ninth century, who exactly was responsible for invading Scotland?

  • The Swiss

  • The English

  • The Romans The English

  • The Vikings

• The name Elsie Inglis is no stranger. Do you know who she is?

  • Popular Scottish musician

  • The woman who invented the telephone

  • A pioneering docto and activists for women's suffrage

  • A famous friend of Mary Queen of Scots

• What is James Braidwood, a Scotsman, best known for?

  • Among his many accomplishments was establishing the London Fire Brigade

  • He discovered a cure for measles

  • As far as we know, he was the first Scotsman to reach the summit of Everest

  • In a bar, he once chatted with Billy Connolly

• Which of these well-known works for kids was written by a Scotsman?

  • Peter Pan

  • Treasure Island

  • The Wind and the Willows

  • All of them!

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