Scotland in the early modern period
- 1. When did the Scottish Reformation take place?
A) 15th century
B) 16th century
C) 17th century
D) 14th century
- 2. Who became the King of Scotland in 1567 after the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots?
A) Robert the Bruce
B) William Wallace
C) James V
D) James VI
- 3. Who was the Scottish economist and philosopher known for his book 'The Wealth of Nations'?
A) Adam Smith
B) John Knox
C) David Hume
D) James Watt
- 4. Which battle in 1513 resulted in a decisive victory for the English over the Scots?
A) Battle of Flodden
B) Battle of Stirling Bridge
C) Battle of Bannockburn
D) Battle of Culloden
- 5. Which famous Scottish engineer is known for designing and building the Bell Rock Lighthouse?
A) William Murdoch
B) Robert Stevenson
C) Thomas Telford
D) James Watt
- 6. In which year was the Act of Union passed, officially uniting the Parliaments of Scotland and England?
A) 1745
B) 1603
C) 1707
D) 1801
- 7. Who is considered the architect of the Scottish Enlightenment?
A) Francis Hutcheson
B) David Hume
C) Adam Ferguson
D) James Hutton
- 8. What was the name of the document that established Presbyterianism as the national religion of Scotland?
A) Declaration of Arbroath
B) National Covenant
C) Act of Succession
D) Treaty of Union
- 9. Which Scottish explorer discovered Hawaii in 1778?
A) Alexander Mackenzie
B) David Livingstone
C) James Cook
D) Mungo Park
- 10. Which Scottish poet wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?
A) Allan Ramsay
B) Walter Scott
C) Robert Fergusson
D) Robert Burns
- 11. Which Scottish castle is the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots?
A) Edinburgh Castle
B) Linlithgow Palace
C) Urquhart Castle
D) Stirling Castle
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