Copy of Magna Carta

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'Baron' during the time of the Magna Carta?

• A noble or lord who held land and power

• A member of the British Parliament

• A common citizen with no special rights

• A king or queen

Multiple Choice

Why did feudalism work?

• Because the king made promises to his nobles and lords and kept them

• Because everyone on the manor was equal

• Because there were no jobs to do

• Because the king gave everyone money

Multiple Choice

How did King John’s actions lead to the barons and nobles becoming angry?

• He kept all his promises

• He lowered taxes

• He raised taxes after losing battles and kept charging more money

• He gave away land to France

Multiple Choice

Explain why the barons did not like King John and what actions made them upset.

• The barons respected King John for his commitment to upholding their rights and privileges.
• The barons admired King John for his military successes and fair governance.
• The barons did not like King John because of his heavy taxation, failure to uphold feudal rights, military failures, and arbitrary rule.
• The barons were upset due to King John's generous land grants and low taxes.

Multiple Choice

The Magna Carta was a document that the nobles ___ King John to sign.

• forced
• wanted

• asked

• needed

Multiple Select

Which of the following were included in the Magna Carta?

• Protected the rights of the people

• Limited unfair taxes

• Decreased the power of the king

• Guaranteed a fair trial

Multiple Choice

How did the Magna Carta impact later governments, such as the United States?

• The Magna Carta established a monarchy that limited individual freedoms.
• The Magna Carta had no effect on the development of democratic principles.
• The Magna Carta influenced later governments by promoting the rule of law and individual rights, which are key principles in the U.S. Constitution.
• The Magna Carta was primarily focused on economic regulations and trade agreements.

Multiple Choice

Why were the barons angry with King John?

• The barons were angry with King John over his alliances with foreign powers.
• The barons were angry with King John because of his heavy taxation and arbitrary rule.
• The barons were angry with King John due to his generous land grants.
• The barons were angry with King John because of his support for the church.