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