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Quiz about Perth  The Fair City
Quiz about Perth  The Fair City

Perth - The Fair City Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the Scottish city of Perth, its people and its history.

A multiple-choice quiz by fozzie_40. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
fozzie_40
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,467
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
502
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 62 (2/10), Guest 80 (6/10), SorKir (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Other than the Tay, which river flows through the centre of Perth? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Scottish King was assassinated in Perth in 1437? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. John Knox began the Scottish Reformation in which Perth Kirk? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What are the two large public parks near the city centre of Perth called? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who did the Chattans defeat in the Battle of the Clans? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1989, St Johnstone moved to this football stadium in Perth. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who designed the old Perth Bridge? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which international insurance company was founded in Perth in 1885? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The museum for which Scottish Regiment is in the city? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which biblical character was reportedly born in Perthshire? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Other than the Tay, which river flows through the centre of Perth?

Answer: The Almond

The other three rivers flow close to Perth, but the Almond actually passes through the city as part of the Town Lade.
2. Which Scottish King was assassinated in Perth in 1437?

Answer: James I

Apparently he had complained he was losing too many real tennis balls and had a privy blocked off. This ultimately prevented his escape.
3. John Knox began the Scottish Reformation in which Perth Kirk?

Answer: St John's

Situated in the heart of the city, St John's Kirk is an impressive building that attracts a great number of visitors every year.
4. What are the two large public parks near the city centre of Perth called?

Answer: The Inches

Both the North and the South Inch have suffered from flooding over the years.
5. Who did the Chattans defeat in the Battle of the Clans?

Answer: Clan Cameron

A pitched battle of 30-a-side, the Chattans found themselves a man down on the morning of the battle. The city armourer, Hal o' the Wynd, was offered significant annual compensation if he made up the numbers and survived ... which he did.
6. In 1989, St Johnstone moved to this football stadium in Perth.

Answer: McDiarmid Park

Shame on you if you said Dens Park, which is in Dundee! The other two were previous home grounds of St Johnstone.
7. Who designed the old Perth Bridge?

Answer: John Smeaton

He also designed the Coldstream Bridge over the Tweed. Hay was a former Provost, while Dewar the first First Minister of Scotland.
8. Which international insurance company was founded in Perth in 1885?

Answer: General Accident

The only Insurance Company to hold a Royal Warrant (1911), the company was eventually taken over by Norwich Union in the 1990s.
9. The museum for which Scottish Regiment is in the city?

Answer: The Black Watch

It's located in Balhousie Castle, just off the North Inch.
10. Which biblical character was reportedly born in Perthshire?

Answer: Pilate

In nearby Fortingall, according to local legend, if you believe that sort of thing!
Source: Author fozzie_40

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