What event marked the beginning of the Scottish Reformation?
a) Treaty of Edinburgh
b) Battle of Flodden
c) Burning of Patrick Hamilton
d) Treaty of Perth
Answer: c) Burning of Patrick Hamilton
Who is often considered the first Scottish Protestant martyr?
a) John Knox
b) Mary, Queen of Scots
c) James VI
d) Patrick Hamilton
Answer: d) Patrick Hamilton
Which Scottish reformer played a key role in spreading Protestant ideas from Switzerland?
a) John Knox
b) Martin Luther
c) John Calvin
d) George Wishart
Answer: a) John Knox
Which monarch attempted to introduce Anglican-style reforms to the Scottish Church?
a) James VI
b) Mary, Queen of Scots
c) Charles I
d) James II
Answer: c) Charles I
The National Covenant of 1638 was primarily a protest against:
a) English interference in Scottish affairs
b) The spread of Calvinism
c) Papal authority
d) Episcopalian control over the Church
Answer: d) Episcopalian control over the Church
Who was the leader of the Presbyterian movement during the Scottish Reformation?
a) John Knox
b) Patrick Hamilton
c) George Wishart
d) James VI
Answer: a) John Knox
The “Glorious Revolution” in Scotland resulted in:
a) The restoration of Catholicism
b) The overthrow of Mary, Queen of Scots
c) The establishment of Presbyterianism as the state religion
d) The establishment of Anglicanism as the state religion
Answer: c) The establishment of Presbyterianism as the state religion
The Act of Union in 1707 united which two kingdoms?
a) England and Scotland
b) Scotland and Ireland
c) Wales and Scotland
d) England and Ireland
Answer: a) England and Scotland
The “Killing Time” refers to a period of religious persecution against:
a) Anglicans
b) Catholics
c) Presbyterians
d) Lutherans
Answer: c) Presbyterians
Who was the first British monarch of the House of Hanover?
a) Queen Anne
b) Charles II
c) George I
d) James II
Answer: c) George I
The Disruption of 1843 led to the formation of which Presbyterian denomination?
a) Free Church of Scotland
b) Church of Ireland
c) United Reformed Church
d) Scottish Episcopal Church
Answer: a) Free Church of Scotland
The Scottish Reformation was heavily influenced by the ideas of which theologian?
a) John Calvin
b) Martin Luther
c) John Knox
d) Thomas Aquinas
Answer: a) John Calvin
Which event led to the end of the Stuart dynasty and the Jacobite uprising in 1745?
a) Battle of Bannockburn
b) Battle of Flodden
c) Battle of Culloden
d) Battle of Dunbar
Answer: c) Battle of Culloden
Who was known as the “Maid of Norway” and briefly held the Scottish throne in the early 14th century?
a) Mary, Queen of Scots
b) Margaret Tudor
c) Isabella of France
d) Margaret, Maid of Norway
Answer: d) Margaret, Maid of Norway
The Act of Settlement in 1701 secured the Protestant succession to the British throne and excluded which religious group?
a) Catholics
b) Presbyterians
c) Methodists
d) Quakers
Answer: a) Catholics
Who was the last Catholic monarch of England, Scotland, and Ireland?
a) James II
b) Charles I
c) William III
d) Mary II
Answer: a) James II
The Scottish Reformation resulted in the decline of which religious institution’s influence in Scotland?
a) Anglicanism
b) Roman Catholic Church
c) Presbyterian Church
d) Methodist Church
Answer: b) Roman Catholic Church
Who was the ruling monarch during most of the Scottish Reformation?
a) Mary, Queen of Scots
b) James VI
c) Charles I
d) Elizabeth I
Answer: a) Mary, Queen of Scots
The “Covenanter” movement in Scotland advocated for:
a) Royal absolutism
b) The divine right of kings
c) Presbyterian church governance
d) Anglican liturgy
Answer: c) Presbyterian church governance
The Book of Common Order, used in the Scottish Reformed Church, is also known as:
a) The Book of Kells
b) The Book of Discipline
c) The Book of Hours
d) The Book of Martyrs
Answer: b) The Book of Discipline
Which Scottish reformer was accused of heresy and executed by burning?
a) John Knox
b) George Wishart
c) Patrick Hamilton
d) Andrew Melville
Answer: c) Patrick Hamilton
Which king attempted to impose a new English-style prayer book on the Scottish Church, leading to riots?
a) James VI
b) Charles I
c) James II
d) William III
Answer: b) Charles I
The Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 aimed to establish:
a) Presbyterianism in England and Scotland
b) The Anglican Church as the only legal religion
c) Religious freedom for all denominations
d) A union between Scotland and Ireland
Answer: a) Presbyterianism in England and Scotland
The “Black Acts” of 1661 and 1662 aimed to:
a) Reestablish Catholicism in Scotland
b) Abolish the Scottish Parliament
c) Suppress Presbyterianism and restore Episcopalianism
d) Legalize religious diversity
Answer: c) Suppress Presbyterianism and restore Episcopalianism
What significant event occurred at the General Assembly of 1638?
a) The adoption of the Book of Common Order
b) The signing of the Solemn League and Covenant
c) The coronation of James VI
d) The establishment of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Answer: b) The signing of the Solemn League and Covenant
The Covenanters who opposed Charles I’s religious policies were mainly from which social class?
a) Nobility
b) Clergy
c) Peasantry
d) Merchants
Answer: c) Peasantry
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bothwell Bridge in 1679?
a) A decisive victory for the Covenanters
b) A truce between the Covenanters and the government
c) The defeat of the Covenanters and suppression of their rebellion
d) A compromise leading to greater religious freedom
Answer: c) The defeat of the Covenanters and suppression of their rebellion
Who was known for his role in drafting the Westminster Confession of Faith, a foundational document for Scottish Presbyterianism?
a) John Knox
b) George Wishart
c) John Calvin
d) Alexander Henderson
Answer: d) Alexander Henderson
The “Rough Wooing” was a period of conflict between which two countries?
a) Scotland and England
b) Ireland and England
c) Scotland and France
d) Scotland and Spain
Answer: a) Scotland and England
Who famously said, “Give me Scotland, or I die,” expressing his commitment to the Scottish Reformation?
a) John Knox
b) George Wishart
c) Patrick Hamilton
d) Martin Luther
Answer: b) George Wishart
The Act of Security in 1704 allowed the Scottish Parliament to choose a different monarch if:
a) The monarch was Catholic
b) The monarch was foreign-born
c) The monarch imposed Anglicanism
d) The monarch didn’t recognize Scottish Presbyterianism
Answer: a) The monarch was Catholic
The period known as the “Kirk’s Second Reformation” took place during the:
a) 16th century
b) 17th century
c) 18th century
d) 19th century
Answer: b) 17th century
Which Scottish city was a significant center for the spread of Reformation ideas?
a) Glasgow
b) Inverness
c) Edinburgh
d) Aberdeen
Answer: c) Edinburgh
The Marrow Controversy of the 18th century revolved around theological debates within which denomination?
a) Roman Catholic Church
b) Scottish Episcopal Church
c) Free Church of Scotland
d) Church of Scotland
Answer: d) Church of Scotland
The Society People were a group of Scottish Covenanters who resisted religious persecution. What was their nickname?
a) Whigs
b) Cavaliers
c) Levellers
d) Cameronians
Answer: d) Cameronians
Which event marked the official end of the Scottish Reformation?
a) The Act of Union
b) The signing of the Treaty of Edinburgh
c) The restoration of the Scottish Episcopal Church
d) The Glorious Revolution
Answer: c) The restoration of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Who led the Jacobite uprising of 1715, which aimed to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne?
a) Bonnie Prince Charlie
b) James Francis Edward Stuart
c) Robert the Bruce
d) William of Orange
Answer: b) James Francis Edward Stuart
Which religious group in Scotland faced persecution as a result of the Scottish Reformation?
a) Quakers
b) Buddhists
c) Hindus
d) Jews
Answer: a) Quakers
The Act of Toleration in 1712 aimed to provide limited religious freedom to:
a) Catholics
b) Presbyterians
c) Anglicans
d) Jews
Answer: c) Anglicans
The Scottish Reformation had a significant impact on the development of which country’s legal and educational systems?
a) France
b) Spain
c) England
d) Germany
Answer: c) England
The Disruption of 1843 resulted in the establishment of which new church body?
a) Scottish Episcopal Church
b) Church of Scotland
c) United Free Church of Scotland
d) Free Church of Scotland
Answer: d) Free Church of Scotland
The “Auld Alliance” was a historic treaty between Scotland and which other country?
a) England
b) France
c) Ireland
d) Spain
Answer: b) France
The Act of Revocation in 1661 aimed to:
a) Revoke the authority of the Scottish Parliament
b) Reverse land ownership changes made during the Reformation
c) Revoke the Act of Settlement
d) Reinstate the authority of the Pope in Scotland
Answer: b) Reverse land ownership changes made during the Reformation
Who is credited with translating the Bible into the Scots language during the Scottish Reformation?
a) John Knox
b) James VI
c) George Buchanan
d) William Tyndale
Answer: b) James VI
The Revival of 1859, a religious awakening in Scotland, was characterized by:
a) A renewed interest in Catholicism
b) A decline in religious fervor
c) A sudden increase in Presbyterian congregations
d) An outpouring of evangelical and revivalist activity
Answer: d) An outpouring of evangelical and revivalist activity
The “Gowrie Conspiracy” of 1600 was an alleged plot against which monarch?
a) Mary, Queen of Scots
b) James VI
c) Charles I
d) William III
Answer: b) James VI
What was the primary driving force behind the Scottish Reformation?
a) Political power struggles
b) Economic interests
c) Religious ideals and reformist theology
d) Cultural exchanges with continental Europe
Answer: c) Religious ideals and reformist theology
The Martyrs’ Monument in Edinburgh commemorates those who were executed during the Scottish Reformation. Who designed it?
a) Robert Burns
b) Sir Walter Scott
c) James Adam
d) David Bryce
Answer: d) David Bryce
The “Tulchan bishops” were:
a) Scottish reformers who preached against the Pope
b) High-ranking Catholic clergy who converted to Protestantism
c) Puppet bishops used to retain church revenues for the nobility
d) Leaders of the Scottish Presbyterian movement
Answer: c) Puppet bishops used to retain church revenues for the nobility
The Scottish Reformation had a lasting impact on the religious, social, and cultural landscape of Scotland. What was one significant legacy of this period?
a) The spread of Methodism
b) The establishment of a national cathedral
c) The emergence of the Scottish Enlightenment
d) The restoration of Catholicism as the state religion
Answer: c) The emergence of the Scottish Enlightenment
