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Think You Know the Scots? Trivia Quiz

Lots of people think they know the Scottish people, but few do. So, here is a quiz that covers both ancient and modern history. It may open a few eyes!

A multiple-choice quiz by ankhsunamun1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ankhsunamun1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,048

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
465

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who rowed Prince Charlie 'over the sea to Skye'? Hint

Flora MacDonald

Flora MacDowell

Fiona MacDowell

Fiona MacDonald

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Mary, Queen of Scots executed? Hint

Fotheringhay Castle

Alnwich Castle

Urquhart Castle

The Tower of London

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Italian musician, killed in front of Mary, Queen of Scots? Hint

David Rizzio

Giuseppe Mazzini

Antonio Canova

Guido D'Arezzo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was David Rizzio murdered? Hint

The Palace of Holyroodhouse

Dunottar Castle

Scone Palace

Loch Leven Castle

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the highest title of Sir William Wallace? Hint

Guardian of Scotland

Sentinel of Scotland

Protector of Scotland

Regent of Scotland

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote 'Scots Wha Hae'? Hint

William Shakespeare

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Robert Louis Stevenson

Robert Burns

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the poem/song 'Scots Wha Hae' about ? Hint

The Battle of Bannockburn in 1314

The Battle of Falkirk in 1298

The Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297

The Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689

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Question 8 of 10

8. Doctor Who? Who spoke this now famous line, upon their meeting:
"Doctor Livingstone, I presume"? Hint

Alexander Fleming

Henry Morton Stanley

Arthur Conan Doyle

Joseph Lister

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who founded the American Navy? Hint

William Kidd

John Muir

Alexander MacKenzie

John Paul Jones

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many Scots were amongst the first 13 Governors between 1782-1802, at the birth of a fledgling United States? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who rowed Prince Charlie 'over the sea to Skye'?

Answer: Flora MacDonald

She saved the Prince in 1746 and in 1774, she emigrated to North Carolina with her husband Allan MacDonald, her 5 sons and 2 daughters. Captain MacDonald was at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge during the American Revolution, was captured and held for two years and then released. After many traumas in America, they returned home to Scotland.

2. Where was Mary, Queen of Scots executed?

Answer: Fotheringhay Castle

According to legend, it took two blows from the executioner's axe to behead Mary! The first blow hit the back of her head and, according to one of her ladies-in-waiting, she muttered "Sweet Jesus". Once the deed was done, her pet dog crawled out from under her skirts, covered in blood and refused to move from the queen's side.

3. Who was the Italian musician, killed in front of Mary, Queen of Scots?

Answer: David Rizzio

Rizzio was murdered by a group led by Mary's then husband, Lord Darnley, who was jealous of their relationship. It is said, however, that Rizzio was gay and was just a close friend and confidante. He was dining with the Queen, when the mob burst in to her private rooms and, despite their pleadings, Rizzio was stabbed to death.

4. Where was David Rizzio murdered?

Answer: The Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom.

5. What was the highest title of Sir William Wallace?

Answer: Guardian of Scotland

Wallace has been so mythologized that it is often hard to separate fact from fiction, but he was the Guardian of Scotland. In other words, he was regent during the minority of a king.

6. Who wrote 'Scots Wha Hae'?

Answer: Robert Burns

Robert Burns wrote this, and in standard English it means 'Scots Who Have'. It is now a popular song here in Scotland and was considered for the Scottish National Anthem before 'Flower of Scotland' was adopted as the (un)official Anthem.

7. What is the poem/song 'Scots Wha Hae' about ?

Answer: The Battle of Bannockburn in 1314

This poem, now also a song, was written by Robert Burns and is based on the speech given by King Robert the Bruce just before the Battle of Bannockburn, where the outnumbered and starving Scots beat the English army of Edward II.
The first line in English means 'Scots who have with Wallace bled ...'

8. Doctor Who? Who spoke this now famous line, upon their meeting: "Doctor Livingstone, I presume"?

Answer: Henry Morton Stanley

Livingstone had been 'missing' for 6 years, and Stanley, a Welsh explorer and journalist, was sent by the New York Herald, to try and find him. He was discovered in the village of Ujiji on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in October 1871.

9. Who founded the American Navy?

Answer: John Paul Jones

J.P.J. served on the HMS Serapis, and, during the American Revolution, was heard to mutter the now legendary saying, upon hearing a taunt from a British Captain about surrender.... ' I have not yet begun to fight ! '.
Eventually, he went to France and then served with the Russian Imperial Navy.

10. How many Scots were amongst the first 13 Governors between 1782-1802, at the birth of a fledgling United States?

Answer: 9

The 13 colonies, which were the foundation of America, had these 9 Scots as their original governors. (If you Google the names, they may appear simply as Governors of the American states and you may not find their countries of origin).

Source: Author ankhsunamun1

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