The Englightenment!

What was the primary purpose of the Magna Carta when it was signed in 1215?

• To create a new tax system

• To establish a democratic government

• To limit the power of the king

• To grant land to the nobles

Which monarch's actions inadvertently increased the power of Parliament by seeking their approval to become the Head of the Anglican Church?

• James II

• Charles I

• Henry VIII

• William of Orange

What significant event occurred as a result of the power struggle between Charles I and Parliament in the 1600s?

• The English Civil War

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The establishment of the Anglican Church

• The Glorious Revolution

According to Thomas Hobbes in 'The Leviathan', what is the nature of people without law and order?

• They are peaceful and cooperative

• They are naturally cruel and selfish

• They are enlightened and rational

• They are inclined to form governments

What concept did John Locke introduce regarding the relationship between government and the governed?

• Governments should have absolute power

• Governments are unnecessary

• People have the right to overthrow a failing government

• Citizens should not question their leaders

What does the term 'Machiavellian' imply about a person's character?

• They are cunning and manipulative

• They are honest and straightforward

• They are benevolent and kind

• They are democratic and fair

What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in England?

• The restoration of Charles I to the throne

• The signing of the English Bill of Rights

• The establishment of a monarchy without limits

• The dissolution of Parliament

What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about people in their natural state?

• They are indifferent to morality

• They are basically good

• They are inherently evil

• They are incapable of self-governance

What does the term 'natural laws' refer to in the context of government?

• Laws that vary by culture

• Unchanging principles governing human conduct

• Laws created by human beings

• Temporary regulations

What was the significance of the Petition of Right signed by Charles I?

• It abolished the monarchy

• It limited the king's power and affirmed rights of Parliament

• It established a new monarchy

• It granted absolute power to the king