Christianity in Medieval Scotland - Test
- 1. Which famous monastic settlement was founded by St. Columba on the island of Iona?
A) Melrose Abbey
B) St. Andrews Cathedral
C) Dunfermline Abbey
D) Iona Abbey
- 2. What event marked the decline of the Celtic Church in Scotland and the growing influence of the Roman Church?
A) Battle of Bannockburn
B) Synod of Whitby
C) Declaration of Arbroath
D) Treaty of Falaise
- 3. The establishment of universities such as St. Andrews and Glasgow in Medieval Scotland was closely linked to the spread of:
A) Christianity
B) Feudalism
C) Trade
D) Chivalry
- 4. Which Scottish queen was known for her strong Catholic faith and the persecution of Protestants in the mid-16th century?
A) Mary of Guise
B) Mary of Modena
C) Mary I of England
D) Mary, Queen of Scots
- 5. The Declaration of Arbroath, drafted in 1320, expressed Scotland's support for the independence of the Scottish Church from the interference of which country?
A) Spain
B) Italy
C) France
D) England
- 6. Which religious order built the famous Melrose Abbey in the Scottish Borders in the 12th century?
A) Cistercians
B) Dominicans
C) Jesuits
D) Carthusians
- 7. Who famously composed the Scottish hymn 'Auld Lang Syne', a reflection of his Christian beliefs and values?
A) Robert Burns
B) Sir Walter Scott
C) Adam Smith
D) Mary, Queen of Scots
- 8. Which Scottish reformer played a key role in the Scottish Reformation movement that aimed to challenge Catholic practices in Scotland?
A) Andrew Melville
B) John Knox
C) Patrick Hamilton
D) George Wishart
- 9. Which 14th-century Scottish theologian is celebrated for his works on the nature of God and faith, influencing Christian thought in the late Middle Ages?
A) Thomas Aquinas
B) John Duns Scotus
C) William of Ockham
D) Gregory Palamas
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