Lesson Y7-U04-L02

Magna Carta Did It Limit the King Quiz: KS3 History, Unit 4

20 questions

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Lesson Y7-U04-L02, Magna Carta Did It Limit the King: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 History (National Curriculum), Unit 4: Year 7: King John, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. In which year did the rebel barons capture London?

    • 1199
    • 1204
    • 1216
    • 1215

  2. In what year did John lose Normandy?

    • 1216
    • 1204
    • 1199
    • 1215

  3. How many times was scutage charged during John's reign?

    • Once
    • Eleven times
    • Three times
    • Twenty-five times

  4. Which old custom did King John regularly ignore regarding his subjects?

    • Free weekly markets
    • Trial before punishment
    • Free church entry
    • Annual tax breaks

  5. What was the main aim of the rebel barons in 1215?

    • Rule by law
    • Abolish taxation
    • Dethrone the king
    • Invade France

  6. On what date was Magna Carta sealed?

    • 5 January 1066
    • 14 October 1066
    • 25 September 1066
    • 15 June 1215

  7. Where did King John meet the barons to seal Magna Carta?

    • Westminster Abbey
    • Tower of London
    • Runnymede
    • Windsor Castle

  8. What does the Latin name 'Magna Carta' mean in English?

    • The Holy Church
    • The Great Army
    • The Great Charter
    • The Royal Crown

  9. How many clauses did Magna Carta have?

    • About 36
    • About 63
    • About 6
    • About 630

  10. How did King John approve Magna Carta?

    • Oral agreement
    • Wax seal
    • Blood oath
    • Royal signature

  11. Which Magna Carta restriction controlled royal taxation?

    • Baronial consent
    • Knight service
    • Papal approval
    • Sheriff collection

  12. Which clause protected free men from unlawful imprisonment?

    • Church sanctuary
    • Lawful judgement
    • Royal pardon
    • Baron bail

  13. What did Magna Carta promise regarding the justice system?

    • King's final say
    • Free trials
    • Abolished courts
    • Fair access

  14. Which group was created to enforce Magna Carta's rules?

    • The Witan
    • Royal judges
    • Papal legates
    • Council of 25

  15. Which group benefited most from the council of 25 clause?

    • The Pope
    • Peasant farmers
    • Town merchants
    • Rebel barons

  16. What did Magna Carta's clauses on the Church and widows prevent?

    • Land confiscation
    • Foreign invasion
    • High taxation
    • Royal meddling

  17. What was Magna Carta's biggest revolutionary new idea?

    • Divine right
    • Elected monarchs
    • King under law
    • Abolishing kings

  18. What is the best description of Magna Carta in 1215?

    • A new law code
    • A church prayer book
    • Limits on king
    • A royal tax list

  19. How many barons were on the council that could seize the king's castles under Magna Carta?

    • 12
    • 100
    • 40
    • 25

  20. What corrupt practice did the justice clause aim to stop?

    • Abolished juries
    • Bought verdicts
    • Secret trials
    • Jail overcrowding

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