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Scottish Regiments Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the Scottish regiments of the British Empire. It covers the dress, tradition, mottoes, and history. All questions are during Kings Crown period

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
311,726

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
338

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What are trews? Hint

regimental hose flashes

gaiters

tartan trousers

non tartan kilts

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which are considered acceptable head-dress in Scottish regiments? Hint

Balmoral

all of these

Tam O' Shanter

Glengarry

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Question 3 of 15

3. Where was the Highland Light Infantry recruited and formed? Hint

Stirling

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Inverness

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' or no one provokes me with impunity, is the motto of which Scottish regiment? Hint

the Black Watch

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Royal Scots

Gordon Highlanders

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Question 5 of 15

5. The 25th Regiment of foot later became known as which Scottish regiment? Hint

Scottish Rifles

Kings Own Scottish Borderers

Seaforth Highlanders

Gordon Highlanders

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which Scottish regiment has the battle honour 'Assaye' on its cap badge? Hint

Highland Light Infantry

Royal Scots

Cameronians

Kings Own Scottish Borderers

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the tartan pattern used for officers and other ranks for the Gordon Highlanders? Hint

Mackenzie

Armstrong

Royal Stewart

Gordon

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which Scottish regiment is nick named the 'thin red line'? Hint

Gordon Highlanders

Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

Seaforth Highlanders

Black Watch

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Question 9 of 15

9. Going 'regimental' implies what when wearing a kilt? Hint

wearing proper badges and insignia

wearing no underwear

wearing a glengarry

wearing proper hose tops and flashes

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which is the oldest Scottish regiment? Hint

Scottish Rifles

Royal Scots

Royal Scot Fusiliers

Scots Guards

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which Scottish regiment uses the Campbell pattern tartan kilt? Hint

Highland Light Infantry

Seaforth Highlanders

Black Watch

King's Own Scottish Borders

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Question 12 of 15

12. 'For King and Country' is the motto of which Scottish regiment? Hint

Royal Scots Fusiliers

Scottish Rifles

Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

Seaforth Highlanders

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which Scottish regiment has the inscription 'Bydand' on its cap badge? Hint

Seaforth Highlanders

Scots Guards

Scottish Rifles

Gordon Highlanders

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Question 14 of 15

14. As a tradition, what was every new member of the Cameronians issued? Hint

all of the above

a skeen dhu

a Bible

a sporran

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Question 15 of 15

15. What is the numerical ranking of the Scots Guards in the Foot Guards? Hint

fourth

third

fifth

second

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What are trews?

Answer: tartan trousers

Trews are tartan trousers that are worn in place of the kilt. Trews are believed to be the origin of the word trouser.

2. Which are considered acceptable head-dress in Scottish regiments?

Answer: all of these

All of the above were considered acceptable head-dress in the Scottish regiments.

3. Where was the Highland Light Infantry recruited and formed?

Answer: Glasgow

The HLI was recruited and formed in the city of Glasgow. It was composed of two battalions of local militia and volunteers.

4. 'Nemo Me Impune Lacessit' or no one provokes me with impunity, is the motto of which Scottish regiment?

Answer: the Black Watch

No One provokes Me With Impunity is the motto of the Black Watch. Raised in 1742 and designated 42nd Regiment of Foot, the BW is perhaps the most distinguished of all Scottish regiments.

5. The 25th Regiment of foot later became known as which Scottish regiment?

Answer: Kings Own Scottish Borderers

The 25th Regiment of Foot became the Kings Own Scottish Borderers. The KOSB is part of Minden Regiments and celebrates that battle every 1st of August by donning a rose in their headdress.

6. Which Scottish regiment has the battle honour 'Assaye' on its cap badge?

Answer: Highland Light Infantry

The HLI has the battle honour 'Assaye' on its cap badge. This battle honour was awarded for action in India during the Second Anglo Maratha War. Beneath the hunting horn, is an elephant; the mascot of the HLI.

7. What is the tartan pattern used for officers and other ranks for the Gordon Highlanders?

Answer: Gordon

The tartan pattern used for the Gordon Highlanders is actually called Gordon. This was not a trick question.

8. Which Scottish regiment is nick named the 'thin red line'?

Answer: Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are nick named the thin red line. This nick name and battle honour was earned at Balaclava. This regiment stopped a charge of four squadrons of Russian cavalry without losing a single man.

9. Going 'regimental' implies what when wearing a kilt?

Answer: wearing no underwear

Going regimental means wearing a kilt without underwear.

10. Which is the oldest Scottish regiment?

Answer: Royal Scots

The Royal Scots are the oldest Scottish regiment. It was raised in 1633 as the Royal Regiment of Foot.

11. Which Scottish regiment uses the Campbell pattern tartan kilt?

Answer: Black Watch

The famous Black Watch tartan is one of four officially recognised Campbell tartans. The others are Campbell of Breadalbane, Campbell of Cawdor and Campbell of Loudoun.

12. 'For King and Country' is the motto of which Scottish regiment?

Answer: Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders

For King and Country (pro rege et patria) is the motto of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Its tartan pattern is Cameron of Erracht.

13. Which Scottish regiment has the inscription 'Bydand' on its cap badge?

Answer: Gordon Highlanders

Gordon Highlanders has the inscription Bydand on its cap badge. Bydand means steadfast.

14. As a tradition, what was every new member of the Cameronians issued?

Answer: a Bible

Every new member of the Cameronians was issued a Bible. This was done to acknowledge Richard Cameron who formed the regiment.

15. What is the numerical ranking of the Scots Guards in the Foot Guards?

Answer: third

The Scots Guards are numerically ranked third in the Foot Guards. The order of formation is: Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards and Welsh Guards.

Source: Author beterave

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