Magna Carta and Divine Rule Quiz

What was the government of Europe like BEFORE the signing of the Magna Carta?

• England was ruled by the Pope and the Church

• England was ruled by a powerful group of serfs

• England was ruled by a monarch with unlimited powers

• England was ruled by the Great Council

What was the purpose for creating the Magna Carta?

• to give the king unlimited powers and divine right

• to limit the power of the King, returning some power to the nobles

• to officially end the 100 Years War between England and France

• to do away with the Great Council, taking away their lands and wealth

Which king was presented with the Magna Carta by the nobles?

• King John

• King Phillip II

• King Charlemagne

• King William the Conqueror

Which is NOT a way the Magna Carta influenced the development of individual rights?

• it guaranteed a trial by jury
• it guaranteed the rule of law
• it strengthened the kings power and the feudal system
• it became the model for later representative governments

Where did the Monarch get his power?

• The power for the monarch to rule comes from the government

• The power for the monarch to rule comes from God

• The power for the monarch to rule comes from the people

• The power for the monarch to rule comes from The Magna Carta

The impact of the Magna Carta on the U. S. government was...

• Citizens cannot be denied their rights as an individual

• Citizens can be imprisoned without a reason

• Citizens cannot protest