Scotland (1700-1900) | Quiz 👑

Why did King James VI (of Scotland) become king of England.

• His mother, Mary Queen of Scots, was already Queen of England.

• Elizabeth I (Tudors) had no heir to the throne.

• James VI invaded England successfully.

• It was an accident! James was not supposed to be king but the next-in-line was not clear so he did.

Answer explanation

Queen Elizabeth I did not have any children meaning there was no Tudor heir to the throne. This meant the crown passed down to the Stuarts.

Who was the first monarch of both Scotland and England?

• James V

• Mary Queen of Scots

• Elizabeth I

• James VI

Answer explanation

James VI was the first monarch to be king of both Scotland and England.

Queen Elizabeth I was the monarch before and Mary Queen of Scots was James VI's mother.

When was the Union of the Crowns?

• 1603

• 1707

• 1814

• 1821

Answer explanation

It was 1603! This was the first time Scotland and England shared a monarch.

1707 was the Acts of Union where Great Britain was officially formed.

The Act of Union 1800 joined Northern Ireland to create the United Kingdom.

What country does not appear on the Union Flag?

• Scotland

• England

• Wales

• Northern Ireland

Answer explanation

When the flag was created, England and Wales were already united.

The flag is a mixture of:

Scotland + England (and Wales) + Northern Ireland

Which royal family succeeded the Stuarts?

• Tudors

• Hanoverians

• Windsors

• Saxe-Coburgs

Answer explanation

The German Hanoverians replaced the House of Stuart after Queen Anne. George I was the first King of Great Britain from this house and he mainly spoke German. The Stuarts did not take this choice very well!

Where did Bonnie Prince Charlie first arrive in Scotland? 🗺️

• Orkney

• Eriskay

• Skye

• Glenfinnan

Answer explanation

The Du Teilllay (Bonnie Prince Charlie's ship) arrived in Eriskay. Only 7 men supported him.

How many battles did Bonnie Prince Charlie fight in?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

It's 3.

1. 1 Battle of Prestonpans

2 Battle of Falkirk Muir

3 Battle of Culloden

What specific tactic did the Jacobites of the 1745 risings usually use?

• Hiding

• A Highland Charge

• Disguises

• Skirmishes

Answer explanation

The Highland Charge meant the Jacobites would charge from higher ground. It was often not very well planned. Unfortunately, the conditions at Culloden worked against this tactic...

After two unsuccessful battles, who did King George II send to defeat the Jacobites?

• His son (and future king) George III

• His son William (Duke of Cumberland)

• General Cope

• General Hawley

Answer explanation

It was the Duke of Cumberland (aka "The Butcher").

When was the Battle of Culloden?

• 16 April 1746

• 17 January 1746

• 21 September 1745

• 28 May 1746

Answer explanation

It was 16 April 1746. This was the last battle fought on British soil.