Consequences of the Battle of Bannocknburn

Question 1

What were the four main consequences of the Battle of Bannockburn? (4)

Answer 1

• Robert Bruce was excommunicated
• The Treaty of Arbroath
• Edward II loses power
• The Treaty of Edinburgh

Question 2

Which Pope excommunicated Robert Bruce? (1)

Answer 2

Pope John XXII

Question 3

What year was Robert Bruce excommunicated? (1)

Answer 3

1320

Question 4

What year was the Treaty of Abroath signed? (1)

Answer 4

1320

Question 5

What was the Treaty of Arbroath? (4)

Answer 5

• Signed by 8 Scottish Earls
• Sent to the Pope
• A statement on the origins of the Scottish people
• Declaration of independence from England

Question 6

What impact did the loss of Bannockburn have on Edward II? (1)

Answer 6

It weakened his power

Question 7

Who took over the running of the government from Edward II? (1)

Answer 7

Thomas Lancaster

Question 8

What was the name of Edward II’s queen? (1)

Answer 8

Isabella

Question 9

Who did Edward’s queen join with to depose him?

Answer 9

Roger Mortimer

Question 10

What year was Edward II murdered? (1)

Answer 10

1327

Question 11

Where was Edward II murdered? (1)

Answer 11

Berkeley Castle

Question 12

What were Edward III’s reign dates? (1)

Answer 12

1327-1377

Question 13

When was the Treaty of Edinburgh signed? (1)

Answer 13

17th March 1328

Question 14

What was the Treaty of Edinburgh? (3)

Answer 14

• It brought the wars between Scotland and England to an end
• It formally stated Scottish independence from England.
• It was ratified by Edward III

Question 15

Why was Edward III keen to sign the treaty? (3)

Answer 15

• He did not want to continue fighting up north.
• He wanted to save money
• He was more determined to fight a war in France

Question 16

When was Scotland eventually incorporated into the English crown? (3)

Answer 16

In 1603 (1), when King James VI of Scotland (1) became James I of England (1)