What is the symbol of Scotland?
Rose
Shamrock
Thistle
Leek
Answer
Thistle, the national emblem of Scotland, is a symbol of resilience and defiance. Legend has it that during a Viking invasion, a barefoot Viking raider stepped on a thistle and cried out in pain, alerting the sleeping Scottish army to their presence. The thistle's sharp spines represent the nation's ability to defend itself against adversity, while its purple flower symbolizes nobility and royalty.
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