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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Highland Society had many aims including the repeal of laws forbidding _______ in Scotland.
(a) Prima Nocta.
(b) Bagpipes.
(c) Weddings.
(d) Highland dress.

2. The book Invention of Tradition is _______, meaning that it pulls on several different knowledge areas.
(a) Itinerary.
(b) Intradisciplinary.
(c) Disciplinary.
(d) Interdisciplinary.

3. In 1773, _______ of Balenau published a book of medieval Welsh poetry that revived interest in the Welsh language.
(a) Iolo Morganwg.
(b) Owain Glyndwr.
(c) Rice Jones.
(d) Edward Lhuyd.

4. The Scottish symbols are ascribed to antiquity; however, they were developed much more recently as a protest against _______.
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

5. According to ______ Morgan, there were a number of groups and individuals who were involved in preservation of Welsh culture.
(a) Prys.
(b) Bryn.
(c) Brys.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The book states that many of the invented traditions are filling the space left by the _____ decline of old tradition and culture.

2. According to the book, the stages of creating the Highland tradition included all of the following elements except _______.

3. According to the book, _______ of old traditions is one of the causes of the invention of traditions.

4. One of the costume changes that occurred was the discontinuation of use of the ______.

5. _______ decided that Welsh culture should be preserved and helped develop the invention of a tradition.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the book uncover the Scots to be, unlike what many people today think of the Scottish people?

2. What are the three stages of the Highland tradition's creation?

3. What was the basic type of invented tradition, according to the writer in the book?

4. What did the Highland Society of London have the power to repeal, according to the book?

5. What specific group of leaders began to struggle to maintain Welsh culture, according to the book?

6. What was abandoned during the time of the Welsh cultural decay, causing more troubles?

7. What did the oldest part of the history say about the Welsh and the people of Wales?

8. What was the story that was told about the Welsh in relation to Christianity and to the pagans?

9. Where were the Highland regiments fighting when they took on the wearing of the kilt?

10. How does the author use the term 'invented tradition' in this manuscript?

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