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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.

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
513

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Other than the Tay, which river flows through the centre of Perth? Hint

The Earn

The Ericht

The Almond

The Isla

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Question 2 of 10

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

Kenneth III

James I

MacBeth

Duncan II

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Question 3 of 10

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

St Leonard's in the Field

St Paul's

St John's

St Matthew's

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Question 4 of 10

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

The Pounds

The Inches

The Metres

The Shillings

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Question 5 of 10

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

Clan MacDonald

Clan McKenzie

Clan Dewar

Clan Cameron

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Question 6 of 10

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

Muirton Park

Dens Park

Recreation Grounds

McDiarmid Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who designed the old Perth Bridge? Hint

Thomas Hay

John Smeaton

Donald Dewar

Andrew Bell

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Question 8 of 10

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

Aviva

CGU

General Accident

Norwich Union

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Question 9 of 10

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

The Seaforth Highlanders

The Atholl Highlanders

The Black Watch

The Royal Scots

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Question 10 of 10

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

Pilate

Cornelius

Barabas

Goliath

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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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