Scotland: Stirling Castle

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1. Who was the first King to die at Stirling Castle? Alexander II David I William I Alexander I

2. What was the name of the Abbey founded by David I in 1140 by the River Forth below the castle? Inchcolm Abbey Cambuskenneth Abbey Holy Rude Abbey St Michael's Abbey

3. On the 11th September 1297, the Scots won a famous victory against the English at what battle fought close to the castle? Stirling Bridge Flodden Bannockburn Sauchieburn

4. The Battle of Bannockburn was fought in 1314 near Stirling Castle. The Scots were heavily outnumbered but managed to defeat the English force lead by Edward II of England. True False

5. James II murdered which earl in Stirling Castle in 1452? 7th Earl of Douglas 8th Earl of Douglas 4th Earl of Crawford John, Lord of the Isles

6. James III was killed after the battle of Sauchieburn. What year was it fought in? 1487 1488 1486 1489

7. What is the name of the structure in Stirling Castle, built in 1496 by James IV when extensive building work was going on at the castle? Chapel Royal King's Old Building Great Hall North Gate

8. A coronation took place at Stirling Castle on 9th September 1543. Whose coronation was it? Mary Queen of Scots James VI James V Marie (Mary) of Guise

9. The Chapel Royal you see today was built, or rather reconstructed from the one originally built by James IV, by James VI for the christening of his first son who would later be crowned Charles I of Scotland and England. True False

10. Who was the last monarch to visit Stirling Castle? King George VI Queen Victoria Queen Elizabeth II King Edward VII