Which board game uses pieces called pawns and knights?
Chess
Candyland
Risk
Correct Answer: Chess
Which board game uses pieces called pawns and knights?
Chess
Candyland
Risk
Correct Answer: Chess
Which man was NOT one of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Vice Presidents?
Harry S. Truman
Henry A. Wallace
Herbert Hoover
John Nance Garner
Fact: Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times (1932, 1936, 1940, 1944) and became a central figure in world events during the first half of the 20th century. FDR, as he was often called, had three Vice-Presidents during his four terms in office: John Nance Garner of Texas (March 4, 1933 – January 20, 1941), Henry Agard Wallace of Iowa (January 20, 1941 – January 20, 1945), and Harry S. Truman of Missouri (January 20, 1945 – April 12, 1945). Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States and never served as Vice President.
Correct Answer: Herbert Hoover
Which ruler ascended to the throne at just six days old, making her one of the youngest monarchs in recorded history?
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth I
Catherine the Great
Mary, Queen of Scots
Fact: Mary, Queen of Scots became Queen of Scotland in 1542 when she was only six days old, following the sudden and unexpected death of her father, King James V. Because she was an infant, Scotland was governed by a series of regents throughout her childhood, while powerful nobles competed for power and influence. Her reign is remembered not only for its extraordinary beginning, but also for the political intrigue and dramatic power struggles that surrounded her rule—forces that ultimately shaped her turbulent life and historical legacy.
Correct Answer: Mary, Queen of Scots
Question 1: Which savory dish is central to a Burns Night supper?
A Haggis
B Cullen Skink
C Scotch Broth
Haggis is a traditional Scottish pudding made from minced meat
Correct Answer: Haggis
Question 2: Which Scottish landmark is linked to Tam o’ Shanter?
A Brig o’ Doon
B Eilean Donan
C Stirling Bridge
The Brig o’ Doon is a 15th-century stone bridge in Ayrshire celebrated in Robert Burns’s poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter
Correct Answer: Brig o’ Doon
Question 3: What is a ceilidh most closely associated with?
A Music and dance
B Swordsmithing
C Weaving
A ceilidh is a lively Scottish social event featuring traditional music and dancing
Correct Answer: Music and dance
Which savory dish is central to a Burns Night supper?
A Haggis
B Cullen Skink
C Scotch Broth
Haggis is a traditional Scottish pudding made from minced meat
Correct Answer: Haggis
Which Scottish landmark is linked to Tam o’ Shanter?
A Brig o’ Doon
B Eilean Donan
C Stirling Bridge
Fact: The Brig o’ Doon is a 15th-century stone bridge in Ayrshire celebrated in Robert Burns’s poem ‘Tam o’ Shanter
Correct Answer: Brig o’ Doon
What is a ceilidh most closely associated with?
A Music and dance
B Swordsmithing
C Weaving
Fact: A ceilidh is a lively Scottish social event featuring traditional music and dancing
Correct Answer: Music and dance
Question 1: Which pass is NOT among those connecting Andermatt?
A Gotthard
B Grimsel
C Furka
Correct Answer: Grimsel
Question 2: Which peak offers challenging freeride ski terrain?
A Gemsstock
B Pilatus
C Nätschen
Correct Answer: Gemsstock
Question 3: What activity involves peaceful snowy valley trails?
A Snowshoeing
B Paragliding
C Surfing
Correct Answer: Snowshoeing
Which pass is NOT among those connecting Andermatt?
A Gotthard
B Grimsel
C Furka
Correct Answer: Grimsel
Which peak offers challenging freeride ski terrain?
A Gemsstock
B Pilatus
C Nätschen
Correct Answer: Gemsstock