QUEEN MOTHER AT DUMFRIES SHOW

QUEEN MOTHER AT DUMFRIES SHOW

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The Dumfries show featured a variety of events despite the rainy weather. The Scots welcomed Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, with a grand reception. She visited the handicraft stand and the judging ring, observing Scotland's purebred stock. The Queen Mother showed interest in a pageant illustrating Robert Burns' works, with floats showcasing craftsmanship and imagination, highlighting Scotland's heritage.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like during the Dumfries show?

Snowy

Sunny and warm

Windy

Rainy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among those who welcomed the Queen Mother at the Dumfries show?

The Duke of York

The Duke of Cambridge

The Duke of Buccleuch

The Duke of Edinburgh

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Queen Mother do after visiting the handicraft stand?

She attended a concert

She visited a museum

She went to the judging ring

She left the show

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the focus of the pageant that interested the Queen Mother?

The Scottish Highlands

The history of Edinburgh

The works of Robert Burns

The life of William Wallace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the floats at the pageant represent?

A blend of craftsmanship and imagination

Famous Scottish battles

Scottish wildlife

Modern Scottish architecture