1st year end of year History quiz

The period between 476 and 1000 AD is sometimes referred to as...

• The Light Ages

• The Light years

• The Dark Ages

• The early modern period

Tick all the answers that apply.

Which of these were groups of so-called "barbarian" peoples that moved in areas of the former Roman empire?

• Franks

• Goths

• Sioux

• Huns

• Cherokee

Answer explanation

The Sioux and Cherokee are groups of Native American Indians.

Which king of Scotland died without an heir in 1286, prompting a succession crisis?

• Alexander I

• Alexander III

• Alexander II

• Alexander VI

John (a)   was chosen by Edward I to be the next king of Scotland in 1292.

The (a)   alliance was the name of the defensive agreement between Scotland and France against the English.

In 1296, angry at John Balliol's treaty with France, Edward I invaded Scotland and won the battle of (a)  

William (a)   defeated the English, who had previously invaded Scotland and imposed rule from England, at the Battle of Stirling Bridge

William Wallace was defeated at the Battle of Falkirk, and was immediately executed.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

He was defeated at Falkirk in 1298 and fled to France. Only on his return to Scotland in 1305 was he seized and then executed by the English.

The Stone of (a)   (2 possible answers, give one of them!) was a precious object used in the coronation of Scottish kings, seized by Edward I and taken to England.

Which weapon gave the English the advantage at the Battle of Falkirk?

• Grenades

• Poisoned arrows

• Crossbow

• Longbow