Magna Carta Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Magna Carta? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What did King John demand that English nobles give him to assure they remained loyal to him?
Their children for him to hold as hostages.
Bags of money piled up to the ceiling.
The keys to their castles.
Their eternal souls.
Q. Which of the following were royal officials accused of stealing (and told to stop) in the Magna Carta?
horses and carriages
babies
candy from babies
They weren't accused of stealing anything.
Q. Whom do many of the Magna Carta's clauses strive to protect from predators such as King John and other so-called guardians?
heirs and widows
damsels in distress
the people who live in the forests
livestock and other animals
Q. What was one major difference in the England that John inherited as King and what he left to his son when he died?
He lost England's territory in France.
He created a parliamentary system.
He created a new English Church.
He invented bangers and mash.
Q. Based on the Magna Carta, how did King John typically handle nobles accused of crimes?
Taking away their lands and titles without a trial.
He just let them off with a warning.
Referring the matter to a council of barons who voted on a punishment.
Rewarding them with gifts so that they wouldn't commit crimes against him.