MAGNA CARTA OVERVIEW

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? (REMEMBER THE CENTURY IS ALWAYS ONE ABOVE THE YEARS)

- Basic rights of citizens

- Rule of law

- Representative assemblies

• the Constitution

• Napoleonic Code

• the Communist Manifesto

• the Magna Carta

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

• King James
• King John
• King Louis
• King Henry

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The Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England? TYPE OF GOVERNMENT IN CURRENT ENGLAND

• communism

• absolute monarchy

• oligarchy

• parliamentary democracy

This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document? (GROUP IS ALMOST LIKE AN OLIGARCHY. INFLUENCE OVER THE KING)

• knights

• nobles

• peasants

• serfs

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

• Magna Carta
• Code of Hammurabi
• Twelve Tables
• Declaration of Independence

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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The English enjoyed many rights before the Magna Carta

• True

• False

Magna Carta means

• The Great Charter

• Great Rights

• The Great King

• Power of the people

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The Magna Carta gave no protection to people's rights in England.

• True

• False