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. The part of the Magna Carta that says, "the English Church shall be free, and shall have its rights undiminished, and its liberties unimpaired," (1.1) is there to tell King John
that he's not allowed to pick church officials.
that he's being excommunicated (again).
that he should really go to church more often.
that the English Church is breaking away from Rome.
Q. Which of the following is an acceptable tax according to the Magna Carta?
Demanding a reasonable fee when an oldest son becomes a knight.
Demanding an excessive fee when an underage heir inherits a title.
Demanding a penalty fee when not invited to a noble wedding.
Demanding a revenge fee when barons complain about taxes.
Q. In the Magna Carta, what does King John agree to do to help the English court system?
He will choose judges who actually know and respect the laws.
He will finally show up for jury duty.
He will stop holding court proceedings in forests.
He will build a courthouse in every county.
Q. The Magna Carta includes an arguably random clause regulating what?
Fishing techniques used on English rivers.
The size of King John's hands.
The strength of English beer and ale.
The import prices of French goods.
Q. The Magna Carta's "security clause" gave twenty-five barons the ability to do what?
Ensure that the king followed the rules listed in the Magna Carta.
Whatever they wanted; it was a blank check for debauchery.
Opt out of the feudal system and form their own independent commune.
Form a band of merry men in Sherwood Forest.