Scottish Wars of Independence

Which of the following was NOT a group who settled in Scotland in the Middle Ages?

• Angels

• Vikings

• Picts

• Russians

Which of the following was not in line to take over from King Alexander III?

• John Balliol

• Edward II

• John Hastings

• Robert Bruce the Elder

What name was used to describe John Balliol as King of Scotland?

• Puppet King

• Hammer of the Scots

• Stone of Scone

• William Wallace

What name was given to Edward due to his violence against Scotland?

• Axe of the Scots

• Hammer of the Scots

• Jaws

• Empty Edward

Why did the Scots win the Battle of Stirling? (Read carefully as there may be more than one correct answer)

• The Scots used clever tactics

• The English never showed up to the battle

• The English were overconfident and not prepared for the Scots

• They wore thick, heavy armour which protected them

Why did the Scots win the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314? (Read carefully as there may be more than one correct answer)

• Bruce was a strong, clever leader

• The English had become loyal to Bruce

• Edward's son Edward II had taken over and was weak

• The English were scared of the Scots

True or False? Hugh Cressingham died in the Battle of Stirling?

• True

• False

True or False? William Wallace killed John Comyn at Greyfriars church?

• True

• False

Choose the correct century for 1437 AD.

• 5th Century

• 15th Century

• 1500 AD

• 14th Century

Choose the correct century for 67 AD.

• 1st Century

• 6th Century

• 160 AD

• 16th Century