Mr. T Medieval Europe, Chivalry Video

What was the foundation for the Code Of Chivalry?

• The principles of honor and nobility.

• The laws governing land ownership.
• The guidelines for trade and commerce.
• The rules of warfare and combat.

What were two of the tem commandments of the Code of Chivalry?

• Disregard the honor of women and ignore the needs of the weak

• Ignore the needs of the weak but respect the honor of women

• Protect the weak and defenseless as well as serve your lord with valor and faith

• Defend the rich and powerful and serve your lord with valor and faith

What quality in the Code of Chivalry was considered essential in a noble warrior?

• Courage
• Deceit
• Loyalty

• Wisdom

What does the Davidic Ethic in the Code of Chivalry require?

• Indifference, cruelty, and isolation of the strong.
• Betrayal, greed, and exploitation of the weak.
• Noble qualities derived from religious traditions

• Revenge against enemies

The Magna Carta is widely regarded as:

• The first written constitution in European history.

• A religious document outlining church laws.
• A declaration of independence from Spain.
• A treaty between England and France.

Two causes for the Magna Carta were:

• An increase in the king's wealth and power and the need to establish a new monarchy

• The need for a new system of common law and a new relationship with France

• Heavy taxation and arbitrary justice

• The need to create a new system of common law and a new Church of England

As a result of King John's feud with Pope Innocent III, the Pope _______ King John and placed an ______ on England.

• excommunicated; interdict
• imprisoned; embargo
• sanctioned; interdict

• absolved; embargo

Clauses 39 and 40 of the Magna Carta are important because:

• They eliminate all forms of illegal taxation.

• They establish the principle of due process and the right to a fair trial.
• They focus on the rights to free speech.

• They promote the idea of absolute monarchy.

What is one of the most enduring principles established by the Magna Carta?

• Feudal obligations are inherently illegal.

• The divine right of kings must be respected.

• Absolute monarchy may , at times, have to limit individual rights.

• Laws apply equally to all, even kings.

What are some modern legal principles that are based on the Magna Carta?

• The right to a fair trial, the right to a speedy trial and the right to a trial by a jury.

• Mandatory military service, the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial.

• Freedom of speech, the right to a fair trial and the presumption of innocence.

• The right to bear arms, the right to a speedy trial and the right to a fair trial.