A Long and Illustrious History
Who was the first king of both England and Scotland?
AHenry VIII
BCharles I
CHenry VII
DJames I ✓
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is James I.
James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603 after the death of Elizabeth I, who had no children. He was the first monarch to rule both kingdoms, creating the Union of the Crowns.
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