Scottish Wars of Independence Quiz

What event triggered the crisis in Scotland in 1286?

• The invasion by England

• The death of King Alexander III

• The signing of the Treaty of Bergen

• The birth of Margaret

Who were the two main claimants to the Scottish throne after Margaret's death?

• Andrew Moray and William Wallace

• William Wallace and Robert Bruce

• John Balliol and Robert Bruce

• Edward I and John Balliol

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stirling Bridge?

• The capture of William Wallace

• A significant Scottish victory

• A stalemate with no clear winner

• A decisive English victory

Who was appointed as the guardian of Scotland after the Battle of Stirling Bridge?

• Edward Bruce

• Andrew Moray

• William Wallace

• John Comyn

Who became the King of Scotland after the murder of John Comyn?

• William Wallace

• John Balliol

• Edward Bruce

• Robert the Bruce

What was the significance of the Battle of Bannockburn?

• It was a major defeat for Robert the Bruce

• It marked the end of English rule in Scotland

• It led to the capture of Edinburgh

• It resulted in the death of Edward II

What was the primary reason for the invasion of Ireland by Edward Bruce?

• To form an alliance with Irish clans

• To seek refuge from English forces

• To cut off Irish taxes to England

• To establish a new trade route

What did the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton establish?

• The independence of Scotland

• The annexation of Scotland by England

• Scotland as a vassal state of England

• The division of Scotland into English territories

Which alliance was established as a result of the Scottish Wars of Independence?

• The Triple Alliance

• The Celtic Alliance

• The Auld Alliance

• The Northern Alliance

What was the impact of the Scottish Wars of Independence on the relationship between England and Scotland?

• It resulted in the unification of the two kingdoms

• It established England as the uncontested ruler

• It set the stage for future conflicts

• It led to a permanent peace treaty