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1 trivia quiz  The Scottish Wars of Independence coolicon
Due to films such as "Braveheart", there has been much recent media interest in the Scottish Wars of Independence. I hope that this quiz will prove entertaining, challenging and informative regarding this period in the history of my native land.
Average 10Q
1314 plays
May 13 05
frankmcvey
2 trivia quiz  The Scottish Wars of Independence: 1296-1341 coolicon
These wars were a defining period in Scottish history, giving rise to heroes and villains. How much do you know about them?
Difficult 15Q
1212 plays
Nov 30 04
alan03

Some sample questions from this category:

* At which battle near Berwick in 1333 were the Scots heavily defeated by the English?
* To which country were the Scottish King David II, his wife and sisters taken for safety in 1334, following renewed troubles with the English?
* Which treaty in 1328 brought the First War of Independence to a close?
* Which battle during the Wars of Independence was the only one in which King Robert of Scotland and King Edward II of England were both present on the battlefield?
* The Scottish Wars of Independence began when John, King of Scots renounced the fealty he had sworn to which English king?
* Which town was sacked by the English army in 1296 as a warning to the rest of Scotland of the price of resistance?
* Who became the first English viceroy of Scotland in 1296?
* Who was made sole Guardian of Scotland in 1298?
* At which battle in 1298 was William Wallace defeated by the English?
* Who betrayed William Wallace to the English in 1305?
* In which year was Robert Bruce crowned King of Scots, ending the Second Interregnum?
* Following his coronation, King Robert was defeated by the English and almost captured. He was forced into hiding and may even have fled to Ireland. However, he returned the following year and won his first victory at which battle?
* Which member of King Robert's family was not killed during the Wars of Independence?
* In 1320 the Scottish nobility and clergy wrote a letter to the Pope declaring their rejection of English overlordship and their support for King Robert. To which pope was this declaration addressed?
* This great Scottish hero was portrayed by Mel Gibson in the film ?Braveheart?.
* In which battle in 1297 did William Wallace defeat an English army under the Earl of Surrey?
* Which King of Scotland was, according to legend, inspired by a spider?
* The traditional weapons of the Highlander included a dirk, a targe and his sword. What type of sword did he use?
* An English army under Edward II was routed by a Scottish army under King Robert 1 at Bannockburn. In which year did this battle take place?
* Following this declaration, Scotland remained free of ties with England for nearly 300 years, until the death of Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1603. Which Scottish king succeeded her to the English throne?

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