WorksheetsBP Magna Carta Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. If you wanted to see an original copy of the
Magna Carta, what city might you visit?
a. Paris, France
b. Oxford, UK
c. Dublin, Ireland
d. Rome, Italy
2. Which word best describes King John I?
a. Beloved
b. Powerless
c. Unpopular
d. Violent
3. Which of the following is an example of constitutional law?
a. A law stating that the Governor of New York can only serve two terms
b. A law making it illegal to drive a car without a license
c. A law that prevents people from building on their neighbors' property
d. A law stating that businesses cannot open on Sundays
4. Place the following events in sequence: A) France defeats King John's army; B) The Articles of the Barons are signed; C) The Magna Carta is signed
a. A, B, C
b. C, B, A
c. A, C, B
d. C, A, B
5. What was a baron?
a. A military general
b. An elected representative
c. A wealthy landowner
d. A foreign king
6. After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?
a. Issue a royal decree
b. Have the people of England vote on the proposal
c. Gain the approval of the barons
d. Submit the tax hike to Parliament
7. How did the original Magna Carta differ from the American Bill of Rights?
a. The Bill of Rights established three separate branches of government; the Magna Carta did not.
b. The Bill of Rights included the right to a fair trial; the Magna Carta did not.
c. The Bill of Rights gave women the right to vote; the Magna Carta did not.
d. The Bill of Rights granted some rights to all people; the Magna Carta protected the rights of noblemen.
8. Before the Magna Carta, the King of England was most similar to:
a. A tax collector
b. The President of the United States
c. An influential army general
d. An all-powerful dictator
9. Which American document was most influenced by the Magna Carta?
a. The Declaration of Independence
b. The U.S. Constitution
c. The Emancipation Proclamation
d. The Sharon Statement
10. In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is:
a. Absolute
b. Limited
c. Nonexistent
d. Arbitrary
