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