Dunbar vs Kennedy: A 15th Century Scottish Rap Battle

The video explores the historical practice of 'flighting', a form of verbal battle similar to modern rap battles. It focuses on a famous exchange between William Dunbar and Walter Kennedy, highlighting the cultural, historical, and social contexts of their insults. The video also discusses the role of commissars and the playful nature of these exchanges, despite their harsh language.

What is the primary theme of the flighting battle described in the video?

• A playful exchange of insults

• A religious sermon

• A historical recount of events

• A serious political debate

Who were the main participants in the flighting battle?

• Gog and Magog

• George Bannatyne and John Wycliff

• James IV and Edward I

• William Dunbar and Walter Kennedy

What cultural distinction did Dunbar and Kennedy use to mock each other?

• Their regional backgrounds

• Their political affiliations

• Their religious beliefs

• Their family heritage

Which historical figure was referred to as 'the hammer of the Scots'?

• James IV

• William Dunbar

• Edward I

• Walter Kennedy

What role did commissars play in the flighting battle?

• They performed the battle on behalf of the participants

• They were the judges of the battle

• They wrote the original text

• They were the audience of the battle

Which religious group was NOT mentioned in the insults?

• Jews

• Christians

• Muslims

• Pagans

What does the term 'Lallard' refer to in the context of the battle?

• A follower of John Wycliff

• A type of Scottish food

• A Scottish clan

• A medieval weapon

What does the term 'simony' refer to in the context of the battle?

• A type of Scottish dance

• The buying or selling of spiritual things

• A medieval weapon

• A Scottish clan

What was the tone of the flighting battle according to George Bannatyne?

• Serious and intense

• Joken and merry

• Aggressive and violent

• Sad and melancholic

What was the purpose of the flighting battle?

• To resolve a political conflict

• To document historical events

• To entertain the court

• To spread religious teachings