Unit 1, Section 1 - Magna Carta - Review

What year was the Magna Carta originally signed?

• 1066

• 1215

• 1492

• 1776

Who was the King of England when the Magna Carta was signed?

• King Henry VIII

• King Edward I

• King John

• King Richard the Lionheart

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To give more power to the King

• To establish the Church of England

• To limit the powers of the King and protect the rights of nobles

• To declare independence from France

Which group of people forced King John to sign the Magna Carta?

• Peasants

• Nobles and barons

• Merchants

• Clergy

Which of the following is a key principle of the Magna Carta?

• The King can do whatever he wants

• The Church has absolute power

• Only nobles have rights

• No one is above the law, not even the King

How did the Magna Carta influence later documents like the U.S. Constitution?

• It introduced the idea of trial by jury

• It established freedom of speech

• It gave women the right to vote

• It created the first parliament

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

• Protection from unlawful (arbitrary) imprisonment

• The right to a fair trial and trial by jury

• Freedom of religion (religious and church rights)

• Right to own and house your own weapons

What happened to the Magna Carta after it was first signed?

• It was immediately destroyed by King John

• It was ignored and led to more conflict

• It became a permanent part of English law right away and never changedd

Why is the Magna Carta considered an important document in history?

• It marked the end of the Middle Ages

• It was the first document to limit the power of a ruler

• It united England and France under one ruler

• It was the first document to have cursive writing

How many original copies of the Magna Carta are still in existence today?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4