Magna Carta and Simon de Montfort

Who was the father of King John?

• Henry i

• Henry II

• Henry V

• Henry VIII

Which of these was NOT a nickname for King John?

• Lackland

• Lofty

• Soft Sword

What year was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1066

• 1172

• 1215

• 1264

Where was the Magna Carta signed?

• Runnymede

• Windsor Castle

• Tower of London

• Canterbury Cathedral

What tax did the barons object to?

• income tax

• poll tax

• scutage

• ship money

What does habeas corpus ensure?

• unlawful taxation

• that you can not be detained indefinitely without trial

• that your human rights are respected

• that you have a right to legal representation

Who acted as an intermediary between the barons and King John at Runnymede?

• The Pope

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Archbishop of York

• King John's wife

What year did King John die?

• 1216

• 1217

• 1220

• 1225

What year was Simon de Montfort born?

• 1188

• 1200

• 1208

• 1215

Who did Simon marry?

• Isabella, widow of King John

• Margaret, cousin of Henry III

• Elizabeth, daughter of Henry III

• Eleanor, sister of Henry III