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In which British country did Aikenhead's execution occur?

  • England

  • Scotland

  • Wales

  • Northern Ireland

Answer

Scotland was the British country where Aikenhead was executed. He was sentenced to death for converting to Protestantism and refusing to recant his beliefs. At the age of 21, he became the youngest person in Scotland to be executed for his faith. His execution sparked widespread outrage and public sympathy.
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