QUIZ 603

Check your Knowledge Quotient!


1. In the 5th century, the north-west of Scotland was raided and settled by Gaels (Scoti), originating from Northern Ireland.

A. True
B. False
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above


2. At the end of the 8th century, all of Scotland's kingdoms were overthrown to some extent by marauding Vikings.
       
A. True
B. False
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above

           
3. Picts and Scoti unite in the 9th century to form the Kingdom of Scotland.

A. True
B. False
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above


4. In the 12th Century, Anglo-Norman barons, including the Bruce family, laid claim to much of mainland Scotland.

A. True
B. False
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above


5. Scottish landowner Sir William Wallace became one of the main battle leaders, defeating an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.

A. True
B. False
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above

Best of luck!

Answers

1 – A, 2 – A, 3 – A, 4 – A, 5 – A