Magna Carta

Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

• It was the first document to takes power away from the King.

• 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

What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?

• Declaration of Independence

• Twelve Tables

• Code of Hammurabi

• Magna Carta

King John signed a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?

• knights

• barons

• peasants

• serfs

Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?

• King Charles I

• King Charles II

• King John

• King James

Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?

• to weaken the power of nobles

• to force the monarchy (King) to give up power

• to end taxation in England

• to increase the power of the monarchy(King)

What 13th century document established the rights listed below?

- Basic rights of citizens

- Rule of law

- Representative assemblies

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• to force the monarchy (King) to give up power

• to increase the power of the monarchy (King)

• to end taxation in England

• to weaken the power of nobles

Which location did the barons confront King John?

• England

• Runnymede

• Ireland

• Russia

King John was forced to put his seal on the Magna Carta in what year?

• 1215

• 1315

• 1415

• 1515

The Magna Carta is an important historical document that discusses taking some power from the king, and giving what to the people?

• Rights

• Freedoms

• Life

• Liberty