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