Higher SWOI - Succession

Which of these people was NOT a Guardian?

• Robert Bruce

• John Comyn, Earl of Buchan

• Bishop Wishart of Glasgow

• Bishop of St Andrews

What period in King Alexander III's reign is referred to as the 'Golden Age'?

• The period after his death

• The period of the succession crisis

• The period of his entire reign

• The period of economic decline

What event triggered the succession problem in Scotland after Alexander III's death?

• The invasion by Edward I of England

• Alexander III dying with no surviving children

• The government of the Guardians being unsuccessful

• Yolande's baby being stillborn

What was the outcome following the death of Margaret, the Maid of Norway?

• Scotland entered a period of peace and stability

• Scotland was launched into political crisis

• The Guardians successfully took over the government

• Edward I of England was invited to rule Scotland

During which period is the 'succession crisis' in Scotland not normally understood as a succession crisis, despite political problems?

• From April to November 1286

• From April 1286 to October 1290

• From October 1290 to October 1292

• After October 1292

Who was generally acknowledged as the heir after the death of Alexander III of Scotland?

• Edward I of England

• The Bruce family

• Margaret the Maid of Norway

• The Balliol family

What event in October 1290 triggered the succession crisis in Scotland?

• The death of Alexander III

• The death of Margaret the Maid of Norway

• The rebellion of the Bruce family

• The invasion by Edward I of England

Which family's short-lived rebellion is mentioned as disagreeing with Margaret the Maid of Norway being the heir?

• The Balliol family

• The Bruce family

• The Guardians of Scotland

• The tenant farmers

Why was there no immediate heir to the Scottish throne after Alexander III's death?

• All his children from his first marriage were still alive

• His children from his first marriage had died and his wife had not given birth yet

• The Guardians had taken over the throne

• Alexander III had no children

What was the purpose of the group of Guardians chosen after the death of Alexander III?

• To lead the army of Scotland

• To govern the country and continue the monarchy until an heir could be determined

• To collect taxes and manage Scotland's finances

• To negotiate peace treaties with neighboring countries