Key Battles
Who had the high ground at the Battle of Stirling Bridge?
Scotland - positioned on Abbey Craig
When did the King of the Golden Age fall off a cliff and die?
1286
Which King fell off his horse and died?
Alexander III
Who was known as the Puppet King?
John Balliol
How was William Wallace executed?
Hung, drawn and quartered
The English crossed Stirling bridge ____ at a time.
2
When was the Battle of Falkirk?
1298
Who did Scotland ask to help them choose a new King?
Edward I
What was the military formation called that Scots used at the Battle of Falkirk and Bannockburn?
Schiltrons
Where was William Wallace killed?
London
Which century was the Battle of Bannockburn (1314)?
14th Century (13+1=14)
Why did the Pope not like Robert the Bruce?
He had murdered someone in a church
Margaret was the maid of ...
Norway
What did William Wallace do after the Battle of Falkirk?
He ran away
Who did Edward I use at the Battle of Falkirk to take out many Scottish schiltrons?
Welsh Longbows
When was the Declaration of Arbroath signed?
1320
Who tried to kill Robert the Bruce before the Battle of Bannockburn?
Henry de Bohun
What was Edward II's nickname? Hint: He had long legs
Longshanks
Where is the Wallace monument located?
Stirling
Their heavy armour weighed them down
How many years was there between the Battle of Stirling Bridge and the Battle of Bannockburn?
17 (1297-1314)
Name one reason why some Scottish nobles did not want Margaret, Alexander's grand-daughter ruling Scotland
She was too young
She was female
She would not be able to lead wars in the future
She was not an experienced leader
Someone would have to rule for her until she was old enough
Which Pope did Scotland send the Declaration of Arbroath to?
Pope John XXII
When was William Wallace executed?
1305