Magna Carta

Question 1

Translation of Magna Carta

Answer 1

“Great Charter”

Question 2

How did the Magna Carta set limits on royal authority?

Answer 2

• Royals cannot interfere with the church
• Taxes need to be approved by the Great Council (made of lords and clergy)
• The monarch is not above law
• Subjects must be treated according to law (fair trial, etc.)

Question 3

What’s the Magna Carta?

Answer 3

One of the most important documents in history. It guaranteed free people certain rights and bound the king to laws for the first time.

Question 4

Rights

Answer 4

Things you CAN do as a citizen

Question 5

Responsibility

Answer 5

Things you SHOULD do as a citizen.

Question 6

Why was the Magna Carta so significant?

Answer 6

It was start of rights and liberties for the common folk. It was also the first time the King was challenged and had his power limited.

Question 7

Why did King John give into the Pope?

Answer 7

Most people were very Christian and were upset about the interdict.

Question 8

Who was King John?

Answer 8

Ruled 1199-1216, was an English king. He lost a war and ceded land to France. He argued with the Pope about a new archbishop and himself and England unable to receive services from the church (excommunicated). He then raised taxes to pay for the war.