The Magna Carta MCQ Test: The Magna Carta MCQs - Practice Questions
1. In which year was the Magna Carta originally sealed?
2. Which king was forced to reissue the Magna Carta in 1216?
3. Which city is traditionally associated with the Magna Carta's sealing?
4. Which king sought to annul the Magna Carta shortly after it was sealed?
5. Which clause in the Magna Carta addresses the issue of scutage?
6. Which influential English baron is often credited with leading the drafting of the Magna Carta?
7. Which of the following was NOT one of the barons who confronted King John leading to the sealing of the Magna Carta?
8. Which clause in the Magna Carta prohibits the King from levying taxes without the consent of his council?
9. Which baronial group was instrumental in the pressure exerted on King John to agree to the Magna Carta?
10. The Magna Carta originally consisted of how many clauses?
11. Which city is home to one of the original copies of the Magna Carta?
12. How many copies of the original Magna Carta are believed to exist today?
13. Who was the reigning monarch when the Magna Carta was sealed?
14. Which clause in the Magna Carta is known as the 'Security Clause'?
15. Which of the following is NOT one of the original copies of the Magna Carta?
16. How many chapters (clauses) were originally in the Magna Carta?
17. What was the location where the Magna Carta was sealed?
18. Who was the primary author of the Magna Carta?
19. Who was the main adversary of King John during the events leading up to the sealing of the Magna Carta?
20. Which clause of the Magna Carta is known as the 'Security Clause'?
21. Who was the Pope during the sealing of the Magna Carta?
22. How many original copies of the Magna Carta are believed to exist today?
23. Which baronial group played a significant role in pressuring King John to agree to the Magna Carta?
24. Which cathedral in England is closely associated with the Magna Carta?
25. What was the primary aim of the Magna Carta?
26. The Magna Carta influenced the drafting of which notable document in American history?
27. Which English king reissued a revised version of the Magna Carta in 1216?
28. What language was the Magna Carta originally written in?
29. Which clause in the Magna Carta emphasizes the establishment of a council of 25 barons to ensure the King's adherence to the charter?
30. How has the Magna Carta been perceived in modern times?