Life in the UK test practice question · History
Why were members of the MacDonald clan killed at Glencoe in 1692?
Answer options
- They had joined a French army
- They refused to pay taxes to the Scottish Parliament
- They tried to capture Edinburgh Castle
- Their chief was late in swearing loyalty to William and MaryCorrect
Answer: Their chief was late in swearing loyalty to William and Mary
All Highland chiefs had to swear an oath to the new monarchs by 1 January 1692. The MacDonald chief swore on 6 January. Government soldiers killed about 30 people in February.
Checked 8 November 2026