See How Much You Know About Mary Queen of Scots

By: Beth Moreton | Published: Apr 21, 2024

Despite Mary Queen of Scots having been Queen of Scotland, not many people appear to know much about her.

This quiz tests how much you know about the former Queen of Scotland.

What year was Mary Queen of Scots born?

A) 1530
B) 1542
C) 1572
D) 1560

A portrait painting of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a pink dress and has pearls in her hair. She also has pearl earrings and a pearl necklace.

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Answer:

1542

A black and white drawing of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a cross necklace and a dress with a Tudor collar.

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Where was Mary Queen of Scots Born?

A) Crichton
B) Glasgow
C) Linlithgow
D) Huntly

The Scottish flag is a white cross against a blue background on a flagpole.

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Answer:

Linlithgow

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Where did Mary Queen of Scots live during her childhood?

A) Scotland
B) France
C) Spain
D) England

This is a black-and-white drawing of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a headdress, dress, and pearl necklace.

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Answer:

France

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Why did Mary Queen of Scots live in France?

A) Henry VIII tried to force her to marry Edward VI, and she didn’t want to, so she ran away
B) She fancied a change of scenery
C) She moved over there with her parents
D) She preferred the weather in France

The French flag, which is slightly creased.

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Answer:

Henry VIII tried to force her to marry Edward VI, and she didn’t want to, so she ran away

A painting of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Elizabeth I.

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How long did Mary Queen of Scots reign for?

A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years

A printed portrait of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a crown and cape.

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Answer:

6 years

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a headdress and a Tudor collar.

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When did Mary Queen of Scots return to Scotland from France?

A) 1567
B) 1560
C) 1570
D) 1561

This is a photo of an old brick and stone building. At the top of the building is a white flagpole with the Scottish flag on it.

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Answer:

1561

A white Scottish castle. At the top of the castle is a white flagpole with the Scottish flag on it.

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When did Mary Queen of Scots reign from?

A) 1461 to 1467
B) 1561 to 1567
C) 1550 to 1556
D) 1571 to 1576

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She has lace in her hair, a Tudor collar, and a cross around her neck.

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Answer:

1561 to 1567

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She wears a headdress, a Tudor collar, and a cross around her neck.

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What religion was Mary Queen of Scots?

A) Roman Catholic
B) Protestant
C) Christian
D) None

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a headdress and Tudor collar.

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Answer:

Roman Catholic

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How many husbands did Mary Queen of Scots have?

A) None
B) One
C) Two
D) Three

This is a black-and-white portrait of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a headdress and a traditional Tudor dress, complete with a Tudor collar.

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Answer:

Three

A black and white painting of Lord Darnley and Mary Queen of Scots. They are both wearing traditional Tudor dress.

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How did Mary Queen of Scots’ second husband, Lord Darnley, die?

A) He was murdered
B) He was beheaded
C) Natural causes
D) Leprosy

A painting of Lord Darnley. He is wearing a black traditional Tudor outfit with a white Tudor collar.

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Answer:

He was murdered

A painting of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley. He is wearing a white shirt with a Tudor collar and a black cape.

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Who was Mary Queen of Scot’s cousin?

A) Elizabeth I
B) James I
C) Henry VIII
D) Edward V

This is a print of Mary Queen of Scotts. It shows her with a headdress and traditional Tudor collar.

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Answer:

Elizabeth I

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What was the problem that Elizabeth I had with Mary Queen of Scots?

A) Mary’s claim to the English throne
B) Mary’s love life
C) Mary’s part in Lord Danley’s murder
D) Mary’s life in France

This is a painting of Mary Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I. Mary is wearing a purple dress, and Elizabeth is in a white dress. A woman is talking to Mary, and two men are standing behind Elizabeth.

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Answer:

Mary’s claim to the English throne

This is a black-and-white painting of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots standing in the woodland. Elizabeth has a man on either side, and a woman is behind Mary.

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Why was Mary Queen of Scots’ third marriage to the Earl of Bothwell seen as her downfall?

A) He wasn’t popular among the nobility
B) The marriage angered the Protestant lords
C) Catholics were concerned by Mary’s apparent lack of commitment to her faith
D) All of the above

A painting of the Earl of Bothwell. He is wearing a yellow traditional Tudor outfit with a white Tudor collar.

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Answer:

All of the above

A painting of a mummified Earl of Bothwell.

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Why did Mary Queen of Scots abdicate the throne?

A) She no longer wanted to be queen
B) She was forced to
C) She felt she was too old to be queen
D) She was ill

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a white headdress and a traditional Tudor collar.

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Answer:

She was forced to

This is a black-and-white print of Mary Queen of Scots. She is writing something down using a feather quilt pen.

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How did Mary Queen of Scots die?

A) Natural causes
B) She was beheaded
C) She was murdered
D) Unknown

A black and white painting of Mary Queen of Scots. She is wearing a white headdress and a white Tudor collar.

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Answer:

She was beheaded

A black and white print of the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots. She is kneeling down, and a man is standing above her, holding an axe. The room is full of spectators.

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