Global Scotland

Question 1

What was not a major industry in early 20th century Scotland?

Answer 1

Electronics

Question 2

Which battle had the highest proportion of participation by Scottish regiments?

Answer 2

Loos

Question 3

Which of the following was a leader of Red Clydeside

Answer 3

John Mclean

Question 4

What damaged the Scotch whisky business in the 1920s?

Answer 4

American Prohibition

Question 5

What factor best explains the drop in emigration from Scotland during the 1930s?

Answer 5

Global economic depression

Question 6

What percentage of the Scottish population lived in urban areas by the 1950s?

Answer 6

over 80%

Question 7

When did the SNP gain its first Westminster MP?

Answer 7

1945

Question 8

When was the Stone of Destiny last stolen?

Answer 8

1950

Question 9

Did those who voted in the referendum of 1979 favour devolution for Scotland?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Who was Scotland’s first First Minister?

Answer 10

Donald Dewar

Question 11

In which year did the SNP win a majority of seats in the Scottish Parliament?

Answer 11

2011