Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?
  • to increase the power of the monarchy
  • to end taxation in England
  • to force the monarchy to give up power
  • to weaken the power of nobles
What 13th century document established the rights listed below?- Basic rights of citizens- Rule of law- Representative assemblies
  • the Constitution
  • Napoleonic Code
  • the Communist Manifesto
  • the Magna Carta
Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
  • to increase the power of the monarchy
  • to end taxation in England
  • to force the monarchy to give up power
  • to weaken the power of nobles
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
  • King James
  • King John
  • King Louis
  • King Henry
The Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England?
  • communism
  • absolute monarchy
  • oligarchy
  • parliamentary democracy
In England, which branch of government would the Great Council eventually become after the signing of the Magna Carta?
  • Senate
  • Parliament
  • House of Representatives
  • Supreme Court
This painting shows King John signing a document in Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
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  • knights 
  • nobles
  • peasants
  • serfs
What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?
  • Magna Carta
  • Code of Hammurabi
  • Twelve Tables
  • Declaration of Independence
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?
  • It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
  • It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
  • It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
  • It determined England's physical boundaries
How did the signing of the Magna Carta impact the feudal system?
  • It strengthened the feudal system by making people more dependent on the king.
  • It reinforced the feudal system by setting strict roles for each level of the social hierarchy.
  • It weakened the feudal system and broke down the strict social hierarchy that was part of it.
  • It had little effect on the feudal system since the king kept absolute power over the peasants.
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
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  • King James
  • King John
  • King Louis
  • King Henry
The Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England (and therefore Australia)?
  • communism
  • absolute monarchy
  • oligarchy
  • parliamentary democracy
This painting shows King John signing a document inWhich groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
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  • knights
  • nobles
  • peasants
  • serfs
The definition of common law
  • the system of the law that ensured all people would receive equal treatment
  • A group of representatives that advised the king and limited his power
  • The wealthy town dwelling merchants
  • Groups of craftspeople joined together to protect and improve the working conditions of their members
Under which king was the Magna Carta signed?
  • King Richard
  • King John
  • King Henry IV
  • King Edward
The definition of the Magna Carta
  • (Great Charter) the rules for everyone to follow
  • (Great Charter) First record of written law
  • (Great Charter) The contract between the king and his nobles
  • ( Great Charter) The contract between the church and the king
Why did the nobles want to have the king sign the Magna Carta?
  • Because King Phillip was a wonderful king
  • Because King Richard and had won so many battles
  • Because King John had lost many expensive wars
  • Because King John had taxed the peasants too much
Who did the Magna Carta not affect?
  • The nobles
  • The king
  • The church officials
  • The ordinary people
What were two effects on the king because of the Magna Carta?
  • It gave him more power and made him subject to laws
  • It limited his power and allowed him to not care about the laws
  • It gave him more power and and allowed him not to care about the laws
  • It limited his power and made him subject to laws
What is one reason why the Magna Carta is important today?
  • It provided the peasants ability to vote for a representative
  • It established the kings power over the church
  • It is the foundation to English law
  • It had an impact on the development of the aristocracy
Definition of the parliament
  • a city state
  • a group of representatives that advised the king
  • a group of representatives that make the laws and policies of the nation
  • two leaders that would replace the position of king
What was established during King John's son reign
  • The Senate
  • The Polis
  • The Parliament
  • The Assembly
What made the parliament set up during the reign of King Edward III unique?
  • It was the first to allow serfs to be a part of the government
  • It was the first to be truly representative, having members who were from all over the country
  • It was the first that did not have nobles as part of the government
  • It was the first where people needed to be educated to join
Who did King John have to consult before he made decisions?
  • Peasants and the nobles
  • Vassals and the peasants
  • Church leaders and nobles
Habeas Corpus means....
  • you did it.
  • body of proof.
  • help your friend.
  • hold court.
A parliament would be similar to our...
  • congress
  • nation
  • president
The Magna Carta influenced our nation's
  • Mustang cars
  • people
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Boston, MA
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