Magna Carta

The Magna Carta was made in

• 1350

• 1215

• 1571

• 1776

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What does "Magna Carta" mean when translated?

• "Seize the day"

• "The Great Charter"

• "Love conquers all"

• "I think, therefore I am"

The Magna Carta is similar to what American document?

• The Mayflower Compact
• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
• The Bill of Rights
• The Nicene Creed

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Why did King John's Barons write Magna Carta?

• John abused the nobles

• John failed to abide by his own laws

• John unfairly taxed the nobles to pay for his expensive wars

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Why did King John agree to the rules of Magna Carta, seeing that they reduced his power greatly?

• John feared his nobles with rebel against him

• John was tired of ruling; he wanted to be an artist

• John was a kind and generous king

• John thought democracy was the best form of government