The Battle of Falkirk, 1298 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did the Battle of Falkirk take place?
On what date did the Battle of Falkirk take place?
22 July 1298
Who led the Scottish army at the Battle of Falkirk?
Who led the Scottish army at the Battle of Falkirk?
William Wallace
Approximately how many troops did Edward I command at Falkirk?
Approximately how many troops did Edward I command at Falkirk?
14,000
How many soldiers were in Wallace's Scottish army at Falkirk?
How many soldiers were in Wallace's Scottish army at Falkirk?
10,000
How many longbowmen did Edward I deploy at Falkirk?
How many longbowmen did Edward I deploy at Falkirk?
5,000
What was a schiltron formation?
What was a schiltron formation?
Tight circles of spearmen
For how long did longbow tactics influence English military strategy after Falkirk?
For how long did longbow tactics influence English military strategy after Falkirk?
150 years
Which later battles were influenced by Falkirk's longbow tactics?
Which later battles were influenced by Falkirk's longbow tactics?
Crécy and Agincourt
What critical error did Wallace make at Falkirk?
What critical error did Wallace make at Falkirk?
Failed to protect his flanks
What tactical advantage did Edward demonstrate at Falkirk?
What tactical advantage did Edward demonstrate at Falkirk?
Tactical flexibility
What sequence describes the combined arms tactic used at Falkirk?
What sequence describes the combined arms tactic used at Falkirk?
Archers disrupt, then cavalry charge
Where did Wallace position his schiltrons?
Where did Wallace position his schiltrons?
Sloped ground with woods behind