Magna Carta

The English enjoyed many rights.

• True

• False

Magna Carta means

• The Great Charter

• Great Rights

• The Great King

• Power of the people

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

• True

• False

American colonies modeled their governments after ________.

• English Parliament

• King James II

• Germans

• The British

Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?

• King John

• King James

• King Louis

• King Henry

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

What did the Magna Carta do?

• Gave more power to the King
• Limited the power of the King
• Got rid of the Feudal System in England
• Gave more power to the Common People

The Magna Carta was signed in what year?

• 1315

• 1492

• 1607

• 1215

In a courtroom, which group decides if someone is innocent or guilty of a crime?

• a King or Queen

• a President

• Parliament

• a jury

In which country was the Magna Carta written?

• France

• Italy

• England

• U.S.A.