Magna Carta Quiz

Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?

• King John

• King Richard

• Baron Robert Fitzwalter

• Archbishop Stephen Langton

What was the neutral site where King John met the barons to negotiate the Magna Carta?

• London

• Runnymede

• Paris

• Canterbury

How many clauses were there in the Magna Carta?

• 50

• 63

• 80

• 75

Which of the following was NOT a right guaranteed by the Magna Carta?

• Protection of church rights

• Access to swift justice

• Right to bear arms

• No new taxes without the Barons' agreement

Who influenced the Magna Carta by signing the Charter of Liberties in 1100?

• Baron Robert Fitzwalter

• King Richard

• King Henry I

• Archbishop Stephen Langton

What is the meaning of 'Magna Carta' in Latin?

• Noble Edict

• Great Charter

• Royal Decree

• King's Order

Which of the following is still in force as English law from the Magna Carta?

• Freedom of the English Church

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of assembly

Who is credited with dividing the Bible up into the modern system of chapters used today?

• Baron Robert Fitzwalter

• King John

• King Henry I

• Archbishop Stephen Langton

What did the American colonists use as a reason to rebel and form their own country?

• The Charter of Liberties

• The United States Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

What did the council of 25 barons formed by the Magna Carta eventually become?

• The House of Lords

• The Royal Court

• The Parliament of England

• The House of Commons