Life in the UK test practice question · History
In the Highlands of Scotland, people lived on land under the protection of chiefs. What were these family-based groups called?
Answer options
- Guilds
- ClansCorrect
- Burghs
- Shires
Answer: Clans
A clan was everyone who lived on a chief's land or was loyal to him. In the Middle Ages the chief held the land on behalf of the clan.
Checked 8 November 2026