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Highland Games 1

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    Scotland´s Highland Games
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  • In the Scottish hammer throw, the ball is attached to a wooden shaft instead of a ____ wire.
    steel
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  • In the caber toss, competitors aim to toss a wooden pole so that it lands in a ____ position.
    12 o clock
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  • What is a spectator?
    a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience
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  • The stone put event is similar to the Olympic event, but athletes are allowed a ____ start.
    running
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  • The Highland Fling and sword dance are examples of traditional dances performed by _____.
    kilted dancers, Highland dancers
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  • Throwers in the hammer throw wear special shoes with ____ attached to the soles for balance.
    metal blades
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  • What is the traditional Scottish skirt called?
    Kilt
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  • In this competition, people lift a heavy metal ball to swing it around their heads.
    Hammer Throw
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  • In this competition, 2 teams pull the ends of a long, thick rope
    Tug O' War
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  • Who was the King who had the first Highland Games?
    King Malcolm III
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  • What are clan leaders called?
    Chieftains
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  • These people were the Kings soldiers and protectors
    Warriors
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  • a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment. This is an enclosed area, for indoor activities.
    Arena (sports arena)
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  • The weight for height event requires athletes to toss a weight over a ____ bar using only one hand.
    horizontal
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  • Clan chieftains would select their fiercest clansmen to compete in tests of strength and ____ during the Highland Games.
    speed
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  • How much can the caber weigh in Caber Toss?
    80 kgs
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