Magna Carta

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

• King James

• King John

• King Louis

• King Henry

The Magna Carta means...

• Grand Document

• Glorious Constitution

• Great Charter

• Magnificent Constitution

The Magna Carta is similar to what American document?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

• The Bill of Rights

• The Nicene Creed

Where was the Magna Carta signed?

• London

• Kent

• Dover

• Runnymede

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

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

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

How did the signing of the Magna Carta impact the feudal system?

• It strengthened the feudal system by making people more dependent on the king.

• It reinforced the feudal system by setting strict roles for each level of the social hierarchy.

• It weakened the feudal system and broke down the strict social hierarchy that was part of it.

• It had little effect on the feudal system since the king kept absolute power over the peasants.

If you wanted to see an original copy of the

Magna Carta, what city might you visit?

• a. Paris, France

• b. Oxford, UK

• c. Dublin, Ireland

• d. Rome, Italy

After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?

• Issue a royal decree

• Have the people of England vote on the proposal

• Gain the approval of the barons

• Submit the tax hike to Parliament