England

What important historical document caused a governmental shift from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy in England during the late Crusades?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Twelve Tables

William the Conqueror won the crown of England in what battle? 

• Battle of Hastings
• Battle of Hoth
• Battle of Antioch
• Battle of Iwo Jima 

In England, what branch of government was created after the signing of the Magna Carta?

• Senate

• Parliament

• House of Representatives

• Supreme Court

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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After winning the battle in 1066, who was crowned King of England?

• Harold

• William the Conqueror

• Oleg

• Alfred the Great

One of the most significant results of merging the French and Anglo-Saxon cultures in England was the development of ____________________________.

• the Catholic religion

• the English language

• improved farming techniques

• the German language