The Magna Carta

Why did nobles make King John sign the Magna Carta?

• THey wanted to give the king unlimited power.

• They wanted to separate the church and state.

• They wanted to replace him with a different ruler.

• They wanted to limit the king's power.

What style of government existed in England prior to the Magna Carta?

• direct democracy

• theocracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

Which English king did the nobles force to sign the Magna Carta?

• King John

• King Henry VIII

• Charlemagne

• William the Conqueror

Initially, who was given rights by the signing of the Magna Carta?

• lords and clergy

• King of England

• all people in England

• peasants/serfs

What was the first democratic, legislative body in modern Europe?

• Rome's representative democracy

• Greece's direct democracy

• France's feudal system

• England's Parliament (Great Council)

The Magna Carta evolved over hundreds of years and eventually gave rights to whom?

• King of England

• lords and clergy

• peasants/serfs

• All English people

Which principle of the Magna Carta is included in our U.S. government?

• Religious leaders rule the government.

• One all powerful leader rules the government.

• Court system must listen to the judgement of the President.

• Representative Assembly makes the laws.

Who introduced (used) feudalism and became known as the first true king of England?

• William the Conqueror

• Harold Godwinson

• King John

• Edward the Confessor

By weakening the power of the king, the Magna Carta led to the end of which of the following?

• feudalism

• parliament

• religious orders

• Hundred Years War

Which of the following rights were protected or given b the Magna Carta? (Check all that apply)

• the right to rule of law

• the right to trial by jury

• the right to a free education

• the right to representative assembly