Kilt History Quiz

When did the first kilt appear?

• 1538

• 1700

• 1746

• 1782

Who improved the kilt into its modern form?

• Parkinson

• Queen Victoria

• Jacobite

• Highland Society of London

Why were Scots banned from wearing kilts in 1746?

• Because kilts were expensive

• Because the British government wanted to remove Scottish identity

• Because kilts were ugly

• Because kilts were uncomfortable

When was the ban on wearing kilts repealed?

• 1746

• 1782

• 1538

• 1900

Who helped make kilts popular in the 19th century?

• Parkinson

• Queen Victoria

• Jacobites

• The British government

Today, when are kilts usually worn?

• Weddings, festivals, national celebrations

• School

• Work every day

• Sleeping

Where have kilts spread to outside Scotland?

• Many Scottish communities around the world

• Only in Scotland

• Only in England

• Only in Ireland

What type of fabric is a kilt made from?

• Cotton

• Tartan

• Silk

• Nylon

What is a "sporran" used for when wearing a kilt?

• A type of shoe

• A small pouch worn in front

• A kind of hat

• A decorative belt

What was the first kilt called?

• Braecan

• Breacan

• Breecan

• Brencan