History-reign of king john Flashcards
Which major document did King John sign in 1215?
Magna Carta
True or False: King John was known for his strong leadership skills.
False
Fill in the blank: King John was the king of England from ____ to ____.
1199 to 1216
What year did King John sign the Magna Carta?
1215
True or False: The Magna Carta was immediately successful in limiting royal power.
False
Fill in the blank: King John’s conflict with ____ led to the signing of the Magna Carta.
the barons
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reason for King John’s unpopularity? A) His military success B) His heavy taxation C) His popularity with the church
B) His heavy taxation
What is manga carta?
A list of 63 rights written by the barrons
Why did king john sing the Magna Carta?
He signed it because he didn’t want to fight them:he was not a good fighter.also he had a bad relationship§ with the barrons so he might of wanted to fix that
Three main reasons why people disliked him.
-closed all churches for 7 years
-he kept raising the taxes
-he wasn’t a good leader and fighter in battle
Another reason he was a bad king?
His cruelty and selfishness lost him the support of many people