Medieval Europe Quiz

Which statement about the Magna Carta is AN OPINION, not a fact?

• Magna Carta is the greatest historical document for personal liberties ever written
• The Magna Carta instituted rule of law that applied even to the King
• Ideas from the Magna Carta influenced the US Constitution
• Magna Carta limited the power of the government and the King

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

This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215.  Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?

• knights 
• nobles
• peasants
• serfs

According to the European Feudalism system, the most power belonged to the:

• Nobles
• King
• Knights
• Peasants

Where did monks live?

• They had no home.
• castles
• monasteries
• farms

What was a religious journey called?

• Reconquista
• Spanish Inquisition
• Pilgrimage
• Religious Trip

Social/class structure where land is exchanged for loyalty/service

• Magna Carta
• Vassal
• Feudalism
• Monarchy

A servant who owes allegiance to a Noble in exchange for land

• King
• Vassal
• Lord
• Serf

The law is applied equally to everyone

• Shared Powers
• Rule of Law
• Individual Rights
• Limited Government