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The Grenadier Guards Trivia Quiz

This is a basic quiz on the history and traditions of the UK regiment known as the Grenadier Guards.

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

Author
Grenadier_Gds

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,593

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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289

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was the UK regiment of Grenadier Guards formed? Hint

1665

1656

1566

1756

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the original name of the Grenadier Guards regiment during the reign of King Charles II? Hint

The King's Foot Guards

The First Royal Guards

The Royal Corps of Foot Guards

The First Regiment of Foot Guards

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what battle did the First Regiment of Foot Guards defeat the Grenadiers of the French Imperial Guard, to gain their modern day name of the Grenadier Guards? Hint

Battle of Arcis-sur-Aube

Battle of Craonne

Battle of Waterloo

Battle of Alba de Tormes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Between the year of its foundation and 2013, how many times had members of the Grenadier Guards been awarded the Victoria Cross? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Grenadiers are part of the Household Division. What is the latter's motto?
Hint

Utrinque paratus

Septem Juncta in Uno

Per Mare, Per Terram

Honi soit qui mal y pense

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where would you NOT expect to see a Grenadier Guardsman on ceremonial duty? Hint

Buckingham Palace

Windsor Castle

St James Palace

10 Downing Street

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Question 7 of 10

7. What colour is the patch worn by Grenadier Guards on their left upper arm and behind their cap badge? Hint

Blue, Red, Blue

Red, Black, Red

Blue, Black, Blue

Blue, Black, Red

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Question 8 of 10

8. What acronym is sometimes given to a new member of the Grenadier Guards?
Hint

NOOBS

TOM

CROW

FNG

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the ceremonial parade that takes place annually in London to mark the official birthday of the UK Sovereign?
Hint

Trooping the Colour

Parading the Regiment

Marching the Flag

Presenting the Gift

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is represented on the cap badge of the Grenadier Guards? Hint

Grenade Fired Proper

Royal Gater

Canon Firing

Dagger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the UK regiment of Grenadier Guards formed?

Answer: 1656

The regiment was formed in 1656 by Charles II whilst in exile following the execution of his father, Charles I. After his defeat by Oliver Cromwell's forces at the battle of Worcester, Charles II was forced to flee to France.

2. What was the original name of the Grenadier Guards regiment during the reign of King Charles II?

Answer: The First Regiment of Foot Guards

They gained the name of the Grenadier Guards later, in 1815.

3. In what battle did the First Regiment of Foot Guards defeat the Grenadiers of the French Imperial Guard, to gain their modern day name of the Grenadier Guards?

Answer: Battle of Waterloo

The First Regiment of Foot of Guards defeated the Grenadiers of the French Imperial Guard in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. They then took the name of the Grenadier Guards, as well as the tradition of wearing a ceremonial bearskin headdress which continues to this day.

4. Between the year of its foundation and 2013, how many times had members of the Grenadier Guards been awarded the Victoria Cross?

Answer: 14

During the Crimean War, the regiment won its first four VCs. A further seven were won in the First World War, and two more in World War Two. In 2012, a posthumous VC was awarded to Lance Corporal James Ashworth for his courageous actions in Afghanistan.

5. The Grenadiers are part of the Household Division. What is the latter's motto?

Answer: Septem Juncta in Uno

"Septem Juncta in Uno" means "Seven Joined in One", for the seven regiments that make up the Household Division.

6. Where would you NOT expect to see a Grenadier Guardsman on ceremonial duty?

Answer: 10 Downing Street

The Regiment's ceremonial duties include the guarding of Royal palaces and other residences. 10 Downing Street, the home of the UK Prime Minister, is guarded by members of the civilian Metropolitan Police Force.

7. What colour is the patch worn by Grenadier Guards on their left upper arm and behind their cap badge?

Answer: Blue, Red, Blue

All the Guards Regiments, including the Life Guards and the Blues and Royals, wear the blue-red-blue patch to distinguish themselves as members of the Household Division.

8. What acronym is sometimes given to a new member of the Grenadier Guards?

Answer: CROW

C.R.O.W stands for "Combat Recruit Of War", and is a term which dates back to the First World War. It may also be applied to any new recruit to the British Army.

9. What is the name of the ceremonial parade that takes place annually in London to mark the official birthday of the UK Sovereign?

Answer: Trooping the Colour

The Regiment of Grenadier Guards takes part in the "Trooping the Colour" ceremony every year on the 2nd Saturday in June.

10. What is represented on the cap badge of the Grenadier Guards?

Answer: Grenade Fired Proper

The Regiment's cap badge is the "grenade fired proper with 17 flames", and dates back to the Battle of Waterloo.

Source: Author Grenadier_Gds

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