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What is the original use of the Edinburgh Castle?

Fort (correct)

Royal residence

Military garrison

Tourist attraction

Why is the big gun fired at 1:00 at the Edinburgh Castle?

To set the clocks by the ships in the port (correct)

To signal the start of a battle

To announce the arrival of the king

To scare away enemies

What does the admission to the Edinburgh Castle include?

A meal

A guided tour (correct)

A souvenir

A ride around the city

How high will the visitors climb when visiting the Edinburgh Castle?

414 feet (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most recent use of the buildings in the Edinburgh Castle?

Military garrison (A) Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Edinburgh Castle is located at the birthplace of the city.

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True or false: The Edinburgh Castle has been a fort and a royal residence since the 11th century.

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True or false: The big gun is fired at noon every day at the Edinburgh Castle.

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True or false: The admission to the Edinburgh Castle includes a guided tour.

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True or false: Visitors will climb approximately 414 feet when visiting the Edinburgh Castle.

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History of Edinburgh Castle

The original use of Edinburgh Castle was as a fort and royal residence.

Traditions at the Castle

A big gun is fired at 1:00 pm, not noon, at Edinburgh Castle.
This tradition is still observed today.

Admission and Accessibility

Admission to the Edinburgh Castle includes access to the castle, but a guided tour is not included.
Visitors will climb to a significant height, but not approximately 414 feet, to explore the Edinburgh Castle.

Location and Background

Edinburgh Castle is not located at the birthplace of the city.
The Edinburgh Castle has been a fort and a royal residence since the 11th century.

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Test your knowledge of Edinburgh Castle and its rich history with this quiz. Discover the origins of the city and its iconic symbol, explore the castle's role as a fort and royal residence, and learn about its transformation into a military garrison. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this historic landmark.