History of Scotland Quiz

What was the primary mode of transportation in early Scotland?

• Chariots

• Footpaths

• Waterways

• Horseback

Which group never fully conquered Scotland despite building fortifications?

• Normans

• Romans

• Saxons

• Vikings

Who became King of Scotland after defeating Duncan I?

• William Wallace

• Macbeth

• Robert the Bruce

• Alexander III

Which battle was a turning point in the Wars of Scottish Independence?

• Battle of Bannockburn

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Flodden

• Battle of Stirling Bridge

Which dynasty ruled Scotland for three centuries starting with Robert II?

• House of Tudor

• House of Stuart

• House of Hanover

• House of Windsor

What was a major focus of the Scottish Enlightenment?

• Understanding the natural world and human mind

• Religious reform

• Military conquest

• Colonial expansion

Which industry was NOT a key part of Scotland's development during the Industrial Revolution?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Mining

• Shipbuilding

• Textiles

What percentage of voters supported Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum?

• 45%

• 55%

• 60%

• 50%

Which intellectual figure is NOT associated with the Scottish Enlightenment?

• Isaac Newton

• Adam Smith

• David Hume

• Thomas Hobbes

What resource contributed to Scotland's economic resurgence in recent decades?

• Gold

• North Sea oil and gas

• Timber

• Coal