Scotland ready to vote on independence

Sep. 08, 2014

Q: Next week, Scotland's voters will decide whether to become an independent nation or remain part of a union formed when the parliaments of England and Scotland created the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. Where is Scotland?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: What is Great Britain?

A. Archipelago

B. Island

C. Ethnic group

D. Empire

Q: A new poll shows Scottish voters for the first time favoring breaking away from the United Kingdom. What is the capital of Scotland?

A. Edinburgh

B. Glasgow

C. London

D. St. Andrews

Q: Opponents of independence say the government of the United Kingdom spends more in Scotland than it collects in taxes. Supporters argue the shortfall could be covered by Scotland's . . .

A. Auto industry

B. Fishing

C. Oil revenues

D. Shipbuilding

Q: Which sport originated in Scotland?

A. Curling

B. Golf

C. Hammer throw

D. All of the above

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