Magna Carta Flashcard

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What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies

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the Magna Carta

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

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King John

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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? knights, nobles, peasants, serfs

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nobles

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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.

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The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following? Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury, No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury, Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law, All of these are true

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All of these are true

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What did the Magna Carta do?

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Limited the power of the King

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This system was used to run life in England during the Middle Ages.

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Feudalism

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True or False: The people get to vote on who the next monarch is.

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False

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Barron is another word for:

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Noble

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What is an absolute monarchy?

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The king (monarch) has all of the power.