The Ayr Manuscript Read about the Ayr Manuscript Read about events during the Wars of Independence Read the background information on the Wars of Independence, part 2, 1306-1318 and the extracts from the Ayr Manuscript. Click on the correct answer.

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1. When was Robert I crowned king of Scotland? 25 January 1306 25 February 1306 25 March 1306 2. Which stronghold was under siege from 1313-1314?   Edinburgh Castle Stirling Castle Cambuskenneth Abbey 3. What happened on 24 June 1314? Battle of Stirling Bridge Death of Edward I Battle of Bannockburn 4. Where did the Scottish parliament meet in November 1314? Cambuskenneth Abbey Edinburgh Castle Stirling Castle 5. When was the Ayr Manuscript compiled?   1306 1314 1318 6. Who succeeded Robert I as king of Scotland? Robert II David II Edward II 7. What were bloodhounds sometimes used for in the early 14th century? to hunt game to race against each other to track criminals 8. What form of punishment did conspirators receive when first captured? imprisonment a heavy fine execution 9. Who were expected to support the king's army in time of war? volunteers ordinary men mercenaries 10. What was a habergeon? a helmet a short coat of mail a sword 11. Which burgh received a charter from Robert I granting it special rights and privileges? Hamilton Helensburgh Haddington 12. How many days did people have to stay in prison for breaking the law against the use of fish traps? 20 days 40 days 60 days