The Battle Of Falkirk

Question 1

Who were the two sides in the battle of Falkirk?

Answer 1

Scottish v English

Question 2

How were the Scottish troops arranged?

Answer 2

In schiltrons

Question 3

Who advanced and how? In the battle of Falkirk

Answer 3

The English advanced in a three line battle formation

Question 4

What did the English cavalry do? Battle of Falkirk

Answer 4

Split into two sides to attack the Scots on both flanks

Question 5

What did the Scottish cavalry do when they saw the incoming English cavalry?

Answer 5

They fled

Question 6

How was the Scottish schiltron defeated?

Answer 6

Edward ordered the infantry to approach the schiltron followed by heavy cavalry. Longbowmen also fired from behind.

Question 7

What side was Edward 1 on? Falkirk

Answer 7

English

Question 8

What side was William Wallace on? Falkirk

Answer 8

The Scottish

Question 9

What was Edward 1’s army’s strengths?

Answer 9

More men, selected fighting ground

Question 10

What was William Wallace’s strengths?

Answer 10

Good tactics, inspired his men, skillfull and tactical

Question 11

How many more men were in the English army?

Answer 11

5,000

Question 12

What made the English victorious?

Answer 12

More men
Superior Armour
Sturdy helmets

Question 13

What year was the battle of Falkirk?

Answer 13

1298

Question 14

What was the main reason the Scottish lost?

Answer 14

The cavalry fled