""Torfrek Day"" Is Kept By Royal Berkshires

""Torfrek Day"" Is Kept By Royal Berkshires

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video covers a ceremonial event in Khartoum, Sudan, marking the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Taufek. The Royal Berkshires, honored by Queen Victoria in 1885, are celebrated. The event includes a march past the saluting post and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Gordon statue, commemorating General Gordon and the fallen soldiers of the Royal Berkshires.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was absent during the celebration of the 49th anniversary of the Battle of Taufek?

General Gordon

Queen Victoria

Major Woods

The Governor General of the Sudan

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title was granted to the battalion by Queen Victoria?

Noble

Imperial

Royal

Valiant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which campaign did the battalion earn the Royal title?

Campaign of 1890

Campaign of 1900

Campaign of 1875

Campaign of 1885

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who laid a wreath at the Gordon statue?

A senior government official

Queen Victoria

The Governor General

Major Woods

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was commemorated at the Gordon statue?

The Governor General and his staff

Queen Victoria and her battalion

General Gordon and the first Royal Berkshires

Major Woods and his troops