This family tree was created in 1792 by John Brown, a genealogist, who dedicated it to the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. The tree, designed in the form of an oak and decorated with heraldic crests and crowns, shows the connections between members of the Scottish royal family from King Fergus I to King George III. Details about each person are given in separate circles spread across the branches.

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Read about the source then click on the magnifying glass to enlarge the image. Use the information in the source to help answer the questions in the activities.

Use the timeline. Look at births, marriages and deaths to help you select the correct answer.

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1. When was James VI born?

1566 1466 1576

2. Who was James' French grandmother?

Mary Margaret Elizabeth

3. What happened to James VI's grandfather?

Killed in battle Died Drowned

4. Who was James' great grandmother?

Mary Elizabeth Margaret

5. Who was the first regent for James VI?

Morton Mar Moray

6. What happened to the fourth regent?

Executed Died Murdered

7. What happened to Queen Mary in 1587?

Beheaded Died Murdered

8. When did James marry Anne of Denmark?

1566 1589 1603

9. When did James die?

1623 1619 1625

10. For how many years did James rule Scotland?

20 50 58

11. For how many years did James rule England?

12 22 25