- 1. Where was the Magna Carta signed?
A) Canterbury Cathedral
B) Windsor Castle
C) Runnymede
D) Westminster Abbey
- 2. What year was the Magna Carta signed by King John?
A) 1492
B) 1348
C) 1066
D) 1215
- 3. Which English king is commonly associated with the signing of the Magna Carta?
A) King Henry II
B) King Richard I
C) King John
D) King Edward I
- 4. What is the English translation of 'Magna Carta'?
A) Royal Decree
B) Great Charter
C) King's Law
D) Pope's Mandate
- 5. The Magna Carta inspired similar documents in other countries, including the United States' Constitution. Which of the following American founding documents was influenced by the Magna Carta?
A) Bill of Rights
B) Declaration of Independence
C) Emancipation Proclamation
D) Articles of Confederation
- 6. Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury that played a crucial role in negotiating the Magna Carta with King John?
A) Stephen Langton
B) John Morton
C) Thomas Becket
D) Rowan Williams
- 7. What was the original language of the Magna Carta?
A) English
B) Latin
C) French
D) Old Norse
- 8. Which of the following clauses in the Magna Carta dealt with protection against arbitrary imprisonment and legal rights?
A) Clause 21
B) Clause 62
C) Clause 1
D) Clause 39
- 9. What historic document is considered the foundation of English constitutional law?
A) Petition of Right
B) Magna Carta
C) Domesday Book
D) Habeas Corpus Act
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