James I

Question 1

James I - mother

Answer 1

Mary Queen of Scots

Question 2

James I - father

Answer 2

Lord Darnley

Question 3

How long has James been King of Scotland before he became King of England?

Answer 3

36 years

Question 4

Why was James I scared of violence?

Answer 4

• his reagents were murdered in quick succession
• his principle tutors was (George Buchanan and Peter Young) harshly disciplined him

Question 5

Who were James’ principle tutors?

Answer 5

• George Buchanan
• Peter Young

Question 6

When did James become the King of Scotland?

Answer 6

age 1

Question 7

Why does James I have no memories of his mother?

Answer 7

she was imprisoned and eventually executed in 1587 by Queen Elizabeth

Question 8

What book did James I write at age 31 - 1598?

Answer 8

The True Law of Free Monarchies

Question 9

What book did James I write in 1597?

Answer 9

Demonology

Question 10

What was the treaty of Berwick?

Answer 10

A peace treaty between England and Scotland

Question 11

Who did James I marry and when?

Answer 11

Anne of Denmark - 1589

Question 12

How many children do Anne of Denmark and James I have?

Answer 12

7 children in total, 3 of which survive infancy

Question 13

What is the Latin nickname given to James I, meaning ‘King of Peace’?

Answer 13

Rex Pacificus

Question 14

When does the war with Spain end?

Answer 14

1604, the year after James I becomes ruler of both England and Scotland

Question 15

What religion is James?

Answer 15

Protestant - Presbyterian