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Quiz about Society for Creative Anachronism

Society for Creative Anachronism Quiz

The SCA is a large organization dedicated to recreating pre-17th century European history. This quiz is mostly easy, so new and long term members can enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by carol1944. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
carol1944

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
94,597

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
619

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a member of the SCA called? Hint

Scadian

Anachronist

Scaman

Citizen SCA

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Question 2 of 10

2. As of 2002 (or AS XXXXVI), how many Kingdoms comprised the known world of the SCA? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Duct tape is generally accepted as "Period". True or false?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who or what is a Chirurgeon? Hint

A type of combat

A high lord or lady

Someone out of period

A person who can provide first aid

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the commonly used name for clothing members wear to an event? Hint

outfit

garb

dress

SCA stuff

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do members of the SCA refer to as anything outside the event, or outside the period of time they are re-enacting? Hint

normal

mundane

real

scary

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is the annual Pennsic War held? Hint

There is no Pennsic War

Penn State University

Western Pennsylvania

Different state each year

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the trained and authorized person who oversees all combat activities at a "Society for Creative Anachronism" event? Hint

Autocrat

Referee

Knight

Marshal

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the jargon of the "Society of Creative Anachronism", who is known as the "autocrat"? Hint

The lead member of a Bardic Circle

The crowned King

The highest authority at an event

A herald

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Question 10 of 10

10. What term do SCA members commonly use to refer to themselves? Hint

Scadians

Weirdos

Mundanians

Smarter than everyone else

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is a member of the SCA called?

Answer: Scadian

'Anachronism' means something or someone outside of its own place and time.

2. As of 2002 (or AS XXXXVI), how many Kingdoms comprised the known world of the SCA?

Answer: 19

The 19 Kingdoms of the known world cover all of North America, Japan, all of Europe, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.

3. Duct tape is generally accepted as "Period". True or false?

Answer: true

Duct tape is used to mend armor, and pad weapons so that they are safer in combat.

4. Who or what is a Chirurgeon?

Answer: A person who can provide first aid

Chirurgeons must be registered to hold this title. When someone is injured or sick at an event, the best thing to do is to shout for a chirurgeon.

5. What is the commonly used name for clothing members wear to an event?

Answer: garb

All people attending an SCA event must make an attempt at wearing clothing of the middle ages or renaissance periods. Many long term members joke that they own more "Garb" than modern clothing.
A person at an event wearing regular clothes is considered "naked", so it is impolite to look at them!

6. What do members of the SCA refer to as anything outside the event, or outside the period of time they are re-enacting?

Answer: mundane

Examples of use: "In my mundane life I am a plumber" or "My mundane name is Jane". Also used to refer to people not in the SCA, such as: "Look at those mundane people over there".

7. Where is the annual Pennsic War held?

Answer: Western Pennsylvania

The Pennsic war is the largest anual event held in the SCA. It lasts two weeks, and is a battle between the East and Middle Kingdoms.

8. Who is the trained and authorized person who oversees all combat activities at a "Society for Creative Anachronism" event?

Answer: Marshal

The Marshal must approve all weapons and armor before combat, and also oversees the combat itself.

9. In the jargon of the "Society of Creative Anachronism", who is known as the "autocrat"?

Answer: The highest authority at an event

The autocrat is the person in charge of a given event.

10. What term do SCA members commonly use to refer to themselves?

Answer: Scadians

Scadian refers to all people in the SCA, formal members and attendees at an event.

Source: Author carol1944

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