The Magna Carta Quiz

What is your FIRST name?

What is your LAST name?

What period do you have World History?

• Per 1
• Per 2
• Per 3
• Per 4
• Per 5

What was one of the main challenges to the power of Norman kings?

• Foreign invasions
• Feudal lords resisting the king’s authority
• Lack of resources
• Religious conflicts

Why did kings rely on barons during wars?

• To gather intelligence
• For advice on battle strategies
• To negotiate with enemies
• For money and soldiers

What led to King John’s conflicts with the barons?

• His high taxes and failures in battle
• His refusal to go to war
• His good relationship with the Church
• His alliance with France

What important document did King John sign in 1215?

• The English Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Habeas Corpus Act
• The Magna Carta

What did the Magna Carta establish regarding taxation?

• Only the king could collect taxes
• Taxes were abolished completely
• Taxes could not be collected without the council’s approval
• Taxes were to be doubled in times of war

Which of the following was a key principle established by the Magna Carta?

• Divine right of kings
• Absolute monarchy
• Religious freedom
• Rule of law

What does "Habeas Corpus" mean in English common law?

• The right to own property
• The right to vote
• The right to appear before a judge after being arrested
• The right to form a militia