- 1. Which famous Scottish castle, located on a volcanic rock, served as a royal residence and military stronghold in the Middle Ages?
A) Eilean Donan Castle
B) Urquhart Castle
C) Edinburgh Castle
D) Stirling Castle
- 2. Which famous document, signed by King John of England in 1215, had significant implications for Scotland's autonomy during the Middle Ages?
A) Declaration of Arbroath
B) Treaty of Ripon
C) Treaty of Berwick
D) Magna Carta
- 3. During the Middle Ages, which religious order established numerous monasteries and abbeys across Scotland?
A) Benedictines
B) Cistercians
C) Dominicans
D) Franciscans
- 4. Which island off the west coast of Scotland, known for its religious significance and cultural heritage, played a key role in medieval Scottish history?
A) Skye
B) Iona
C) Orkney
D) Islay
- 5. Which medieval Scottish monarch, known as the 'Maid of Norway', died on her way to Scotland to assume the throne?
A) Isabella
B) Mary
C) Eleanor
D) Margaret
- 6. During the Middle Ages, which city became a center for learning and culture in Scotland, hosting one of the earliest universities in the country?
A) Dundee
B) St. Andrews
C) Perth
D) Inverness
- 7. Which medieval Scottish monarch was murdered by a group of Scottish nobles in 1437, leading to a period known as the 'Black Dinner'?
A) David I
B) Charles I
C) Robert II
D) James I
- 8. During the Middle Ages, what was the name of the famous battle in 1314 where the forces of Robert the Bruce defeated the English army?
A) Battle of Stirling Bridge
B) Battle of Bannockburn
C) Battle of Dunbar
D) Battle of Falkirk
- 9. Which Scottish saint, revered in medieval times, is traditionally associated with the settlement of St. Andrews and known as the 'Apostle of Scotland'?
A) Saint Ninian
B) Saint Andrew
C) Saint Columba
D) Saint Margaret
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