King John forced to sign Magna Carta
- 1. Where was the Magna Carta signed?
A) Runnymede
B) Canterbury Cathedral
C) Windsor Castle
D) Westminster Abbey
- 2. What year was the Magna Carta signed by King John?
A) 1348
B) 1066
C) 1492
D) 1215
- 3. Which English king is commonly associated with the signing of the Magna Carta?
A) King Edward I
B) King John
C) King Richard I
D) King Henry II
- 4. What was the original language of the Magna Carta?
A) Old Norse
B) English
C) French
D) Latin
- 5. Which of the following clauses in the Magna Carta dealt with protection against arbitrary imprisonment and legal rights?
A) Clause 1
B) Clause 39
C) Clause 62
D) Clause 21
- 6. What is the English translation of 'Magna Carta'?
A) Pope's Mandate
B) Royal Decree
C) King's Law
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) Declaration of Independence
B) Articles of Confederation
C) Emancipation Proclamation
D) Bill of Rights
- 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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