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Magna Carta

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Question 1
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Q. Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?
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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
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Question 2
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Q. What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies
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the Constitution
Napoleonic Code
the Communist Manifesto
the Magna Carta
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Question 3
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Q. Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
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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
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Question 4
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Q. Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
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King James
King John
King Louis
King Henry
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Question 5
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Q. The Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England?
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communism
absolute monarchy
oligarchy
parliamentary democracy
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Question 6
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Q. In England, which branch of government would the Great Council eventually become after the signing of the Magna Carta?
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Senate
Parliament
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
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Question 7
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Q. This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
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knights
nobles
peasants
serfs
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Question 8
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Q. What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?
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Magna Carta
Code of Hammurabi
Twelve Tables
Declaration of Independence
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Question 9
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Q. Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?
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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
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Question 10
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Q. How did the signing of the Magna Carta impact the feudal system?
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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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