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Understanding the Magna Carta and King John

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand the significance of King John and the creation of the Magna Carta, analyzing its causes and effects through comprehension and critical thinking.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Magna Carta
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#King John
#Explain the reasons why the Magna Carta was created
#Compare the views of different groups about King John's rule
#Analyze the significance of the Magna Carta in limiting royal power
#Outline the events leading to the signing of the Magna Carta

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Understanding the Magna Carta and King John

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to King John and the Magna Carta

King John ruled England from 1199 to 1216. His reign was marked by conflicts with nobles, France, and the church. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was a document that limited the power of the king and protected the rights of nobles.

Source A: Excerpt from the Magna Carta, 1215

'No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, except by lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land.'

Provenance: The original Magna Carta document, signed by King John at Runnymede in 1215.

1.
Explain why the Magna Carta was created. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the views of King John and the nobles about the need for the Magna Carta. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the key events that led to the signing of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the Magna Carta in limiting royal power. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
What were the main demands of the nobles in the Magna Carta? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the impact of the Magna Carta on royal authority in 1215 and in later centuries. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
7.
Describe the long-term effects of the Magna Carta on English law. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain why the Magna Carta is considered a significant document in history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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