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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?to increase the power of the monarchyto end taxation in Englandto force the monarchy to give up powerto weaken the power of nobles
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assembliesthe ConstitutionNapoleonic Codethe Communist Manifestothe Magna Carta - 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?to increase the power of the monarchyto end taxation in Englandto force the monarchy to give up powerto weaken the power of nobles
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`King JamesKing JohnKing LouisKing Henry
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England?communismabsolute monarchyoligarchyparliamentary democracy
- 6. Multiple ChoiceIn England, which branch of government would the Great Council eventually become after the signing of the Magna Carta?SenateParliamentHouse of RepresentativesSupreme Court
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This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?knightsnoblespeasantsserfs - 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?Magna CartaCode of HammurabiTwelve TablesDeclaration of Independence
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?It was the first document to place limits on the king's powerIt outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizensIt established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.It determined England's physical boundaries
- 10. Multiple ChoiceHow 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.
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