Edinburgh, Scotland — Questions and answers

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What was Princes Street Gardens before it became a park?

Choices

  1. A) A tall mountain
  2. B) An old castle
  3. C) A body of water called Nor Loch ✓
  4. D) A bustling market

Answer: C) A body of water called Nor Loch

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What is Arthur's Seat believed to be one of the possible locations for?

Choices

  1. A) A hidden treasure
  2. B) A secret garden
  3. C) Camelot, King Arthur's castle ✓
  4. D) A modern amusement park

Answer: C) Camelot, King Arthur's castle

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What kind of stories do storytellers share at the Scottish Storytelling Centre?

Choices

  1. A) Science fiction stories
  2. B) Tales of folklore, history, and myth ✓
  3. C) News reports
  4. D) Cooking recipes

Answer: B) Tales of folklore, history, and myth

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What powered Dean Village when it was a thriving milling community?

Choices

  1. A) Electricity
  2. B) Windmills
  3. C) The Water of Leith ✓
  4. D) Steam engines

Answer: C) The Water of Leith

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What kind of animal was Greyfriars Bobby?

Choices

  1. A) A horse
  2. B) A cat
  3. C) A Skye Terrier dog ✓
  4. D) A bird

Answer: C) A Skye Terrier dog

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What kind of performances can you see at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

Choices

  1. A) Science experiments
  2. B) Cooking demonstrations
  3. C) Music, comedy, and theatrical displays ✓
  4. D) Sports competitions

Answer: C) Music, comedy, and theatrical displays

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Who lived at Holyrood Palace during a turbulent time in Scottish history?

Choices

  1. A) Queen Elizabeth II
  2. B) Mary, Queen of Scots ✓
  3. C) King Arthur
  4. D) A famous chef

Answer: B) Mary, Queen of Scots

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Why was the National Monument on Calton Hill never finished?

Choices

  1. A) The builders got tired.
  2. B) It rained too much.
  3. C) There wasn't enough money. ✓
  4. D) They ran out of bricks.

Answer: C) There wasn't enough money.

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