Social Studies

_____ and monarchy best describes the political and social systems in England during the reign of King John.

An image of King John in armor was most likely created ____.

Nobles became angry with King John because King John tried to limit the power of the nobles, make the people pay higher taxes, and took land away from the people.

The Magna Carta was created to protect the rights of _____ against an unjust king.

King John ignored the Magna Carta. This action led to the First Baron’s War. After the death of King John, the new leader agreed to restore the _____.

The Magna Carta is historically important because it stated that _____ was the main source of power and it established the principle that rulers must follow the laws.

What is a system of government that is ruled by a king or queen?

• monarchy
• chivalry
• monastery
• feudalism

In the feudal system, what was a vassal?

• A high-ranking noble who owned land

• A craftsman who worked in the village

• A person who received protection and land from a lord in return for loyalty and service

• A peasant who worked the land

Who was at the top of the feudal Social Hierarchy in medieval Europe?

• Knights

• Kings

• Serfs

• Samurai