Magna Carta (1215) MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

"Magna Carta" is signed by King John of England in 1215 declared that ?

• A.The king is subject to law
• B.The king is above the law
• C.The Church is subject to the king
• D.The nobles have no rights

What significant principle did Magna Carta establish for the first time?

• A.The king has absolute power over the law
• B.Only nobles are subject to the law
• C.Everybody, including the king, is subject to the law
• D.The Church is above all secular law

What does the term 'Magna Carta' mean?

• A.The Great Charter
• B.The Grand Council
• C.The Royal Decree
• D.The Supreme Law

Past Paper MCQ

When was the Magna Carta signed by King John of England?

• A.1215
• B.1225
• C.1205
• D.1235

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Magna Carta is a charter of _?

• A.Human rights
• B.Religious freedom
• C.Trade privileges
• D.Military alliances

Magna Carta is also known as ?

• A.Petition of Rights
• B.Bill of Rights
• C.Great Charter
• D.Act of Settlement

What was the main reason for the issuance of Magna Carta in 1215?

• A.Religious conflict
• B.Economic depression
• C.Political crisis
• D.Foreign invasion

Which document is considered a cornerstone of the British constitution?

• A.Petition of Right
• B.Bill of Rights 1689
• C.Magna Carta
• D.Habeas Corpus Act

Which king of England was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• A.King Henry II
• B.King John
• C.King Richard I
• D.King Edward I

In which year was the Magna Carta originally issued?

• A.1265
• B.1225
• C.1199
• D.1215