- 1. Where was the Magna Carta signed?
A) Westminster Abbey
B) Runnymede
C) Canterbury Cathedral
D) Windsor Castle
- 2. What year was the Magna Carta signed by King John?
A) 1348
B) 1492
C) 1215
D) 1066
- 3. Which English king is commonly associated with the signing of the Magna Carta?
A) King John
B) King Henry II
C) King Richard I
D) King Edward I
- 4. What was the original language of the Magna Carta?
A) English
B) Old Norse
C) Latin
D) French
- 5. Which of the following clauses in the Magna Carta dealt with protection against arbitrary imprisonment and legal rights?
A) Clause 21
B) Clause 1
C) Clause 39
D) Clause 62
- 6. What is the English translation of 'Magna Carta'?
A) King's Law
B) Pope's Mandate
C) Great Charter
D) Royal Decree
- 7. The Magna Carta inspired similar documents in other countries, including the United States' Constitution. Which of the following American founding documents was influenced by the Magna Carta?
A) Emancipation Proclamation
B) Bill of Rights
C) Declaration of Independence
D) Articles of Confederation
- 8. What historic document is considered the foundation of English constitutional law?
A) Domesday Book
B) Habeas Corpus Act
C) Petition of Right
D) Magna Carta
- 9. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury that played a crucial role in negotiating the Magna Carta with King John?
A) John Morton
B) Stephen Langton
C) Thomas Becket
D) Rowan Williams
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