The Magna Carta
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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?

  • Absolute power
  • Legal rights
  • Religious orthodoxy
  • Great charter (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>King Henry II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Thomas Becket object to the Constitutions of Clarendon?

    <p>He thought it was unjust for clergy members to be tried twice for the same crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document set the precedent for the transfer of authority to the people instead of absolute monarchs?

    <p>The Magna Carta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Magna Carta play in the independence of the early U.S. colonies?

    <p>It was a symbol of rebellion against the British monarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current form of government in most countries?

    <p>Democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Magna Carta raise questions about?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Magna Carta considered a valuable historical artifact?

    <p>For its actual impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded Henry II as England's king?

    <p>King Richard I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

    <p>To establish baronial power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Magna Carta establish?

    <p>The barons' rights to their own land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate effect of the Magna Carta?

    <p>The pope annulled the document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Magna Carta important?

    <p>It marked a major shift in the switchover from absolute monarchy to democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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