Marks
13. What problems faced Mary, Queen of Scots, on her return to Scotland in
1561 ? (8)
What actions made her unpopular and how far was she herself to blame for
her downfall ? (12)
14. Give a brief description of everyday life in Scotland in town or country
about the end of the 16th century. Take account of such things as trade,
occupations, housing, food and leisure. (20)
15. What changes were made in the Scottish Kirk by the Five Articles of Perth ? (5)
Give an account of Charles I’s attempt to introduce changes into the Scottish
Kirk and explain why he failed. (15)
16. Describe the circumstances in which two of the following events took place
and indicate their results:—-
[a) The Battle of Dunbar.
(£) The passing of the Rescissory Act of 1661.
(c) The abolition of the Committee of the Lords of the Articles.
(d) The failure of the Darien Scheme.
(e) The repression of the Highlands after the “ Forty-five ”. (20)
17. Why was Scottish agriculture so unproductive before the agrarian revolution ? (12)
Describe the work of one Scottish “ improving landlord (8)
18. Indicate and explain the causes of unrest in Scotland between the French
Revolution (1789) and the passing of the Reform Act (1832). (20)
19. Outline the changes effected in the linen or cotton industry in Scotland during
the Industrial Revolution up to the middle of the nineteenth century, taking
account of
(a) methods of production, (10)
(£) types of goods produced, (5)
(e) effects upon workers. (5)
20. What geographical factors delayed European expansion into Africa ? (5)
Give an account of the journeys of either James Bruce or Mungo Park or
David Livingstone, showing his contribution to the opening up of the
continent. (You may illustrate your answer by a sketch map.) (15)
21. Write notes on two of the following:—
the growth of Glasgow in the eighteenth century; the “ Fifteen ” Rising;
Scottish road engineers; Dr. Thomas Chalmers; Andrew Carnegie; the
growth of State education in Scotland since 1872. (20)
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