The Earl of Bothwell (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was Francis Stewart's family relationship to King James VI?
What was Francis Stewart's family relationship to King James VI?
They were first cousins
What prestigious position did Bothwell rise to in his early career?
What prestigious position did Bothwell rise to in his early career?
Lord High Admiral of Scotland
What did Bothwell criticize King James for in 1587?
What did Bothwell criticize King James for in 1587?
Failing to prevent Mary's execution
What did Agnes Sampson confess Bothwell asked her to use to discover how long James would live?
What did Agnes Sampson confess Bothwell asked her to use to discover how long James would live?
Divination
Why did James view Bothwell's suggestion about the Denmark voyage with suspicion?
Why did James view Bothwell's suggestion about the Denmark voyage with suspicion?
Storms disrupted the journey
On what date was Bothwell arrested and held at Edinburgh Castle?
On what date was Bothwell arrested and held at Edinburgh Castle?
15 April 1591
What did James fear Bothwell could take from him during their 1593 confrontation?
What did James fear Bothwell could take from him during their 1593 confrontation?
His soul
What was the outcome of Bothwell's witchcraft trial in August 1593?
What was the outcome of Bothwell's witchcraft trial in August 1593?
He was unanimously acquitted
Where did Bothwell settle and die in 1612?
Where did Bothwell settle and die in 1612?
Naples, Italy
How long did the North Berwick witch trials last?
How long did the North Berwick witch trials last?
Three years (1590-1593)