King John and the Magna Carta Quiz

What was one of the reasons the barons were angry with King John?

• He refused to sign the Magna Carta.

• He increased taxes on Scutage.

• He banned the Roman Catholic Church.

• He lost the Battle of Hastings.

How many promises did the Magna Carta contain?

• 63

• 50

• 100

• 75

What was a short-term consequence of the Magna Carta?

• It was not important to all the people of England.

• It led to the immediate freedom of all peasants.

• It resulted in the end of all wars.

• It was accepted by all barons.

What was the relationship between Simon De Montfort and Henry III?

• They were adversaries.

• They were allies.

• They were brothers.

• They were unrelated.

What was one of the demands of the Magna Carta regarding Scutage?

• No Scutage to be imposed without the consent of the realm.

• Scutage to be doubled every year.

• Scutage to be abolished completely.

• Scutage to be imposed only on peasants.

What was the significance of the Magna Carta in the long term?

• It was one of the first steps to Britain becoming a democracy.

• It led to the immediate end of the monarchy.

• It resulted in the unification of England and France.

• It abolished all taxes.

Why did many barons switch their support to Henry?

• De Montfort consulted them frequently

• De Montfort did not consult them

• Henry promised them land

• Henry was more popular

What idea did the new parliament establish?

• A king could call Parliament to raise taxes

• A king could rule without Parliament

• A king could only rule with the church's approval

• A king could not raise taxes

What was the consequence of the harvests falling by 50%?

• Increased wealth for farmers

• Gap between rich and poor increased

• Decreased food prices

• More exports

Who went to collect unpaid poll taxes from Brentwood on 30th May 1381?

• Richard II

• John Bampton

• Wat Tyler

• Thomas Baker