Magna Carta Quiz

In what year was King John of England forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• 1215

• 1066

• 1492

• 1776

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To declare war on France

• To state that the king was not above the law

• To establish a new religion

• To create a new currency

Why is the Magna Carta considered important in the history of democracy?

• It established the first parliament

• It protected the rights of the people

• It created the first constitution

• It abolished the monarchy

When did John become king?

• 1215

• 1199

• 1205

• 1189

Why was King John excommunicated from the church?

• He refused to sign the Magna Carta

• He placed heavy taxes on the Barons

• He angered the Pope

• He lost a battle to France

Who led the barons in their rebellion against King John?

• Richard the Lionheart

• William the Conqueror

• Robert Fitzwalter

• Henry II

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It declared war on France

• It guaranteed certain rights to the barons

• It excommunicated King John

• It ended the civil war

What event marked the end of the First Barons' War?

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The death of King John

• The surrender of London

• The excommunication of King John

What was one of the rights promised by the clauses in the Magna Carta?

• Protection of church rights

• Right to vote

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

What was the purpose of the council of 25 Barons mentioned in the Magna Carta?

• To write new laws

• To insure that King John followed the laws

• To collect taxes

• To lead the army