5. What language did Alexander III of Scotland speak?
Medieval Scottish Gaelic
Old English
Modern Gaelic
Latin
Answer
Alexander III of Scotland spoke Medieval Scottish Gaelic, the vernacular language of the Kingdom of Scotland at the time. Gaelic had been the dominant language of Scotland since the 5th century, and remained so until the 12th century, when it was replaced by English. However, Gaelic remained the language of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, and was spoken by Alexander III and his court.
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