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Which document curtailed the power of a reigning monarch in Europe?
Which document curtailed the power of a reigning monarch in Europe?
- The Magna Carta (correct)
- The Power to Rule
- The Crusades
- The Constitutions of Clarendon
What does the term 'Magna Carta' mean in Latin?
What does the term 'Magna Carta' mean in Latin?
- Absolute power
- Legal rights
- Religious orthodoxy
- Great charter (correct)
During the 12th and 13th centuries CE, which institution had immense power in Europe?
During the 12th and 13th centuries CE, which institution had immense power in Europe?
- Catholic Church (correct)
- Religious authorities
- Archbishop of Canterbury
- Royal court
Who attempted to delineate the boundaries of royal power and push back against papal power?
Who attempted to delineate the boundaries of royal power and push back against papal power?
Why did Thomas Becket object to the Constitutions of Clarendon?
Why did Thomas Becket object to the Constitutions of Clarendon?
Which document set the precedent for the transfer of authority to the people instead of absolute monarchs?
Which document set the precedent for the transfer of authority to the people instead of absolute monarchs?
What role did the Magna Carta play in the independence of the early U.S. colonies?
What role did the Magna Carta play in the independence of the early U.S. colonies?
What is the current form of government in most countries?
What is the current form of government in most countries?
What did the Magna Carta raise questions about?
What did the Magna Carta raise questions about?
Why is the Magna Carta considered a valuable historical artifact?
Why is the Magna Carta considered a valuable historical artifact?
Who succeeded Henry II as England's king?
Who succeeded Henry II as England's king?
Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?
Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?
What did the Magna Carta establish?
What did the Magna Carta establish?
What was the immediate effect of the Magna Carta?
What was the immediate effect of the Magna Carta?
Why is the Magna Carta important?
Why is the Magna Carta important?
