Let s learn a little more about Scotland

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1 Let s learn a little more about Scotland Judit Rosa Abellaneda Sara Ramos Salas

2 Where would you locate Scotland in a map? Scotland is in the north of United Kingdom. What is the capital? The capital is Edinburgh What are the most important cities? The most important cities of Scotland are Edingurgh, Perth, Inverness, Dundee, Glasgow, Stirling and Aberdeen. What are the Highlands? Where are they in Scotland? The Highlands are the most important mountains in Scotland. The Highlands are in the north center. Are there any islands in Scotland? Yes, there are many islands. What is Great Britain? What about the British Isles? Great Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island. And the UK? The UK is a country and sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island nation. What about the British Isles? The British Isles rise from a continental shelf, an under water ledge of land extending into the Alantic Ocean from northwestern Europe HISTORY What does the word Caledonia refer to? Who coined the term? Caledonia is the Latin name given by the Romans to the land in today's Scotland north of their province of Britannia, beyond the frontier of their empire. Modern use is as a romantic or poetic name for Scotland as a whole. The Romans coined the term.

3 Who was Macbeth? Macbeth is a Scottish nobleman who becomes a murderer in Shakespeare s tragedy Macbeth. He is often portrayed as a conflicted man who allows ego to win him over, leading to several unjust acts. Despite his initial description as a heroic and honorable general, the character becomes a testament to the dangers of human weakness in otherwise great men. Who were William Wallace and Robert the Bruce? Willian Wallace: Was a Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence and is today remembered in Scotland as a patriot and national hero. Robert the Bruce: Was King of Scots from 1306 until his death in What was signed at Abroath in 1320? The independence of Scotland Who was the first Stuart king? James I of England Why was James VI of Scotland also called James I of England? Because James VI was the first James of England and the sixth of Scotland. What major change did Henry VIII introduce in the kingdom? He changed the religion Who were the Jacobites? The Jacoites were supporters of the claim to the British throne of the deposed James II and his soon James. What happened in 1707? In 1707 was the union of Scotland and England

4 Who are the Scots down under? They are the Scotish who emigrate. RELIGION What religious denomination is most prevalent in Scotland? The protestants. What is the national church of Scotland? It is the Kirk What is the official church of Scotland? It is Presbyterian Who is the patron saint of Scotland? When is it celebrated? Sant Andrew and it celebrated in 30 of November. CULTURE What is the kilt? and the tartan? The kilt is the typical Scotish skirt and the tartan is a pattern consists of criss crosed horitzontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. How important is whisky for Scottish people? And beer? Why is the consumption of alcohol so deeply rooted? It is a destilated whisky only in Scotland and it s very famous. Beer in Scotland is very important because it has been produced for approximately 5,000 years Because of the Celtic culture If you are staying in Scotland you are likely to hear about a ceilidh. What does this term refer to? It is a tradicional gaelic social gathering which usually involves playing Gelic folk music and dancing. LITERATURE Name three major Scottish literary figures? Explain something about them. Moly Hunter : (born 1922), is a Scottish writer. Born and bred near Edinburgh in the small village of Longniddry. She currently resides in Inverness. Her debut was The

5 Smartest Man in Ireland in She writes fantasy for children, historical stories for young adults and realistic novels for adults. Eric Temple Bell : (February 7, 1883 December 21, 1960), was a mathematician and science fiction author born in Scotland who lived in the U.S. for most of his life. He published his non fiction under his given name and his fiction as John Taine. John Barbour: (c March 1395), was a Scottish poet and the first major named literary figure to write in Scots. His principal surviving work is the historical verse romance, The Brus (The Bruce). MUSIC What is the Great Highland bagpipe? The Great Highland bagpipe is a type of bagpipe native to Scotland. It has achieved widespread recognition through its usage in the British military and in pipe bands throughout the world. What instruments are key to Scottish Folk music? The fiddle, the flute, the tin whistle (pennywhistle), the bagpipes and uilleann pipes and the bombarde TRADITIONS What is the Samhain festival? It is a Gaelic harvest festival held on October 31 November 1. It was linked to festivals held around the same time in other Celtic cultures, and was popularised as the "Celtic New Year" beginning in the 18th century. What is the First footing? The first foot, also known in Manx Gaelic as quaaltagh or qualtagh, is the first person to cross the threshold of a home on New Year's Day and a bringer of good fortune for the coming year. What is the Candlemas day? The Candlemas day is the feast day commemorating the presentation of Christ in the temple; a quarter day in Scotland.

6 What is the Braemar Gathering? Braemar Royal Highland Society was born quietly and in humble circumstances as the Braemar Wright Society during the third week of July 1815, as a result of late 18th century enabling legislation, designed to encourage the formation of mutual assistance societies. What is the Hogmanay? Is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year (Gregorian calendar) in the Scottish manner. It is, however, normally only the start of a celebration which lasts through the night until the morning of New Year's Day (1 January) or, in some cases, 2 January which is a Scottish Bank Holiday. SPORTS Do Scottish have an independent football league? Which are the most important teams? What is The Old Firm? What is the main difference between these two teams? yes, celtic fc and rangers, The Old Firm is a common collective name for the association football clubs Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow, Scotland, the celtics are catholics and the rangers are protestants What are the Highland games? Highland games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Why is Scotland known as the home of golf? Because the modern game of golf was first developed and established in the country

7 FAMOUS PEOPLE Name ten famous Scottish people. Sean Connery Gerard Butler Ewan MacGregor David Hume David Coulthard Ian Anderson Daviv Byrne Gregor Townsend Gordon Brown Robert Burns