Who was the Scottish king during the First War of Independence?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) William Wallace
c) Edward I
d) Alexander III
Answer: d) Alexander III
Which battle is often considered the first major conflict of the Wars of Independence?
a) Battle of Bannockburn
b) Battle of Falkirk
c) Battle of Stirling Bridge
d) Battle of Dunbar
Answer: c) Battle of Stirling Bridge
What was the main motivation behind William Wallace’s rebellion?
a) Economic gain
b) Religious freedom
c) Independence from English rule
d) Expanding Scottish territory
Answer: c) Independence from English rule
Which English king sought to assert his authority over Scotland during the First War of Independence?
a) Edward I
b) Henry V
c) Richard III
d) John Lackland
Answer: a) Edward I
The Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 asserted Scotland’s:
a) Feudal system
b) Loyalty to England
c) Independence and sovereignty
d) Alliance with France
Answer: c) Independence and sovereignty
The Wars of Independence were primarily fought between which two countries?
a) Scotland and Ireland
b) England and Ireland
c) Scotland and France
d) Scotland and England
Answer: d) Scotland and England
The Battle of Bannockburn, a major Scottish victory, took place in what year?
a) 1296
b) 1314
c) 1346
d) 1360
Answer: b) 1314
Who led the Scottish forces to victory at the Battle of Bannockburn?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) William Wallace
c) Edward I
d) Henry V
Answer: a) Robert the Bruce
What was the significance of the Battle of Stirling Bridge in the First War of Independence?
a) It marked the end of Scottish resistance
b) It was a decisive English victory
c) It was a major Scottish victory
d) It led to a truce between the two sides
Answer: c) It was a major Scottish victory
Which Scottish nobleman played a key role in the Wars of Independence and later became a Guardian of Scotland?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) John Balliol
d) Andrew de Moray
Answer: b) Robert the Bruce
What is the name of the document in which Robert the Bruce asserted his claim to the Scottish throne?
a) Magna Carta
b) Declaration of Arbroath
c) Auld Alliance
d) Treaty of Edinburgh
Answer: b) Declaration of Arbroath
The capture of which castle was a turning point in the Wars of Independence and secured Robert the Bruce’s position as king?
a) Stirling Castle
b) Edinburgh Castle
c) Inverness Castle
d) Dunbar Castle
Answer: b) Edinburgh Castle
Who is known as the “Maid of Norway” and briefly held the Scottish throne during a succession crisis?
a) Mary, Queen of Scots
b) Margaret Tudor
c) Isabella of France
d) Margaret, Maid of Norway
Answer: d) Margaret, Maid of Norway
The Battle of Falkirk, during the First War of Independence, resulted in a victory for which side?
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: b) England
The Wars of Independence officially ended with the signing of which treaty?
a) Treaty of Versailles
b) Treaty of Edinburgh
c) Treaty of London
d) Treaty of Paris
Answer: b) Treaty of Edinburgh
Which monarch was known as the “Hammer of the Scots” due to his campaigns against Scotland?
a) Edward I
b) Henry II
c) Richard the Lionheart
d) Edward II
Answer: a) Edward I
The Battle of Neville’s Cross, fought during the Second War of Independence, was a conflict between England and which other country?
a) Scotland
b) France
c) Ireland
d) Wales
Answer: a) Scotland
Who was the leader of the Scottish forces at the Battle of Neville’s Cross?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) David II
d) Edward III
Answer: c) David II
The capture of which Scottish king by the English was a significant event during the Second War of Independence?
a) Alexander III
b) Robert the Bruce
c) William Wallace
d) David II
Answer: d) David II
The Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 was a defeat for which side?
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: a) Scotland
Who led the English forces to victory at the Battle of Halidon Hill?
a) Edward I
b) Edward II
c) Edward III
d) Henry V
Answer: c) Edward III
The Treaty of Northampton in 1328 recognized the independence of Scotland and ended which conflict?
a) First War of Independence
b) Second War of Independence
c) Hundred Years’ War
d) War of the Roses
Answer: b) Second War of Independence
Who was the guardian of Scotland during the minority of David II?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) Edward III
d) Sir Andrew Moray
Answer: d) Sir Andrew Moray
The English victory at the Battle of Dupplin Moor in 1332 led to the establishment of which Scottish monarch?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) William Wallace
c) John Balliol
d) David II
Answer: c) John Balliol
The English victory at the Battle of Dupplin Moor in 1332 led to the establishment of which Scottish monarch?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) William Wallace
c) John Balliol
d) David II
Answer: c) John Balliol
Who succeeded Robert the Bruce as King of Scotland?
a) Edward I
b) David II
c) John Balliol
d) William Wallace
Answer: b) David II
The “Ragman Roll” was a document that:
a) Declared loyalty to Scotland’s enemies
b) Asserted Scotland’s claim to the English throne
c) Listed nobles who supported Scottish independence
d) Outlined the terms of the Treaty of Northampton
Answer: a) Declared loyalty to Scotland’s enemies
The “Auld Alliance” was a treaty between Scotland and which other country?
a) England
b) France
c) Ireland
d) Wales
Answer: b) France
Which battle was the decisive victory for the English in the Second War of Independence?
a) Battle of Bannockburn
b) Battle of Stirling Bridge
c) Battle of Neville’s Cross
d) Battle of Falkirk
Answer: c) Battle of Neville’s Cross
The “Disinherited” were a group of English nobles who sought to regain their lands in Scotland. In which war did they participate?
a) First War of Independence
b) Second War of Independence
c) Hundred Years’ War
d) War of the Roses
Answer: b) Second War of Independence
Which English king claimed the Scottish throne through his marriage to Margaret, Maid of Norway?
a) Edward I
b) Edward II
c) Edward III
d) Edward IV
Answer: a) Edward I
The Battle of Berwick in 1319 was a victory for:
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: a) Scotland
The nickname “Braveheart” is often associated with which historical figure?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) William Wallace
c) David II
d) Edward III
Answer: b) William Wallace
Which battle marked the beginning of the Second War of Independence?
a) Battle of Stirling Bridge
b) Battle of Bannockburn
c) Battle of Dupplin Moor
d) Battle of Neville’s Cross
Answer: c) Battle of Dupplin Moor
Who was known as the “Red Comyn” and was a rival claimant to the Scottish throne?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) John Balliol
c) William Wallace
d) John Comyn
Answer: d) John Comyn
The “Stone of Scone” (also known as the Stone of Destiny) played a ceremonial role in the coronation of Scottish monarchs. Where was it taken by Edward I?
a) Westminster Abbey
b) Edinburgh Castle
c) Stirling Castle
d) Holyrood Palace
Answer: a) Westminster Abbey
Which battle saw a surprise night attack by the English forces, resulting in the capture of many Scottish nobles?
a) Battle of Stirling Bridge
b) Battle of Bannockburn
c) Battle of Neville’s Cross
d) Battle of Halidon Hill
Answer: c) Battle of Neville’s Cross
Who became the first monarch of the House of Stewart (Stuart) in Scotland?
a) David II
b) Robert the Bruce
c) John Balliol
d) James I
Answer: d) James I
The Battle of Methven in 1306 resulted in a defeat for:
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: a) Scotland
Which Scottish nobleman was a key supporter of William Wallace and played a role in the Wars of Independence?
a) Robert the Bruce
b) Andrew de Moray
c) John Balliol
d) David II
Answer: b) Andrew de Moray
The Battle of Roslin in 1303 was a victory for:
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: b) England
Who was the mother of David II, the successor to Robert the Bruce?
a) Isabella of France
b) Margaret Tudor
c) Mary, Queen of Scots
d) Anne Boleyn
Answer: a) Isabella of France
The Second War of Independence included the invasion of England by which Scottish king?
a) David II
b) Robert the Bruce
c) John Balliol
d) William Wallace
Answer: a) David II
Who was the English regent who governed Scotland during the minority of David II?
a) William Wallace
b) Edward III
c) Isabella of France
d) Henry VIII
Answer: c) Isabella of France
The Battle of Otterburn in 1388 was a conflict between:
a) Scotland and England
b) Scotland and France
c) England and France
d) England and Ireland
Answer: a) Scotland and England
Which historical figure was captured by the English at the Battle of Neville’s Cross?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) David II
d) Edward III
Answer: c) David II
Who became known as the “Good Sir James” due to his chivalry during the Wars of Independence?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) James Douglas
d) David II
Answer: c) James Douglas
The Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 resulted in a victory for:
a) Scotland
b) England
c) France
d) Ireland
Answer: b) England
Who was known as the “Black Douglas” and was a prominent figure during the Wars of Independence?
a) William Wallace
b) Robert the Bruce
c) James Douglas
d) David II
Answer: c) James Douglas
The capture of which Scottish castle by Robert the Bruce significantly contributed to his hold on the throne?
a) Stirling Castle
b) Edinburgh Castle
c) Inverness Castle
d) Urquhart Castle
Answer: b) Edinburgh Castle
