Vocabulary Terms:

• Magna Carta: A charter agreed in 1215 that limited the powers of the king and protected certain rights of nobles.
• Feudal System: The social and economic system where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.
• Barons: The powerful landowning nobles who forced King John to sign the Magna Carta.
• Royal Authority: The power held by the king.
• Clause: A specific article or point within a document like the Magna Carta.

Source: The Magna Carta included clauses that addressed issues such as justice, inheritance, and church rights, reflecting the concerns of the barons and the king's need for support.

Questions:

1. Define the term "Magna Carta". (2 marks)

{"id": "q1", "text": "Define the term 'Magna Carta'. (2 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 2, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["A charter from 1215 limiting royal power", "A document that protected certain rights of nobles", "Signed by King John"], "model_answer": "The Magna Carta was a document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the king and protected the rights of nobles."}}]

2. Explain why the barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta. (3 marks)

{"id": "q2", "text": "Explain why the barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta. (3 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 3, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["King John's heavy taxation caused discontent", "Barons wanted to limit the king's power", "The Magna Carta was a way to protect their rights and land"], "model_answer": "The barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta because they were unhappy with his heavy taxation and wanted to limit his power to protect their rights and possessions."}}]

3. Compare the roles of King John and the barons in the creation of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)

{"id": "q3", "text": "Compare the roles of King John and the barons in the creation of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 4, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["King John was the ruler who agreed to the terms", "Barons were the group who demanded and enforced the agreement", "King's authority was challenged by the barons", "Both had influence in shaping the document"], "model_answer": "King John was the ruler who agreed to the terms of the Magna Carta, while the barons were the powerful nobles who demanded these limits on royal authority and helped enforce them."}}]

4. Outline the main ideas of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)

{"id": "q4", "text": "Outline the main ideas of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 4, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["Limited the king's power", "Protected certain rights of nobles", "Addressed issues like justice and inheritance", "Established the idea that the king was not above the law"], "model_answer": "The main ideas of the Magna Carta were to limit the king's power, protect the rights of nobles, address issues such as justice and inheritance, and establish that the king was not above the law."}}]

5. Analyse how the Magna Carta affected the power of the monarchy in England. (5 marks)

{"id": "q5", "text": "Analyse how the Magna Carta affected the power of the monarchy in England. (5 marks)", "type": "long_answer", "marks": 5, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["It started a process of limiting royal authority", "Set a precedent for future laws and rights", "Reduced the absolute power of the king", "Led to the development of constitutional law"], "model_answer": "The Magna Carta significantly affected the power of the monarchy by setting a precedent for limiting royal authority, reducing the king's absolute power, and laying the groundwork for constitutional law in England."}}]

6. Compare the views of historians on the significance of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)

{"id": "q6", "text": "Compare the views of historians on the significance of the Magna Carta. (4 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 4, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["Some see it as the start of constitutional government", "Others believe its immediate impact was limited", "It influenced later legal developments", "Some historians argue it was more about noble rights than the common people"], "model_answer": "Historians differ in their views; some see the Magna Carta as the beginning of constitutional government, while others believe its immediate impact was limited and that it primarily protected noble rights rather than those of common people."}}]

7. Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of the Magna Carta in British history. (3 marks)

{"id": "q7", "text": "Write a short paragraph explaining the importance of the Magna Carta in British history. (3 marks)", "type": "long_answer", "marks": 3, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["It limited royal power", "It influenced future laws and rights", "It is seen as a foundation of constitutional law"], "model_answer": "The Magna Carta is important because it limited royal power, influenced future laws and rights, and is considered a foundation of constitutional law in Britain."}}]

8. Explain how the Magna Carta influenced later documents or laws. (4 marks)

{"id": "q8", "text": "Explain how the Magna Carta influenced later documents or laws. (4 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 4, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["It inspired the development of constitutional law", "Led to the creation of legal protections for individuals", "Influenced the English Bill of Rights", "Set a precedent for limiting government power"], "model_answer": "The Magna Carta influenced later documents and laws by inspiring the development of constitutional law, leading to legal protections for individuals, and setting a precedent for limiting government power."}}]

9. Describe two ways in which the Magna Carta limited the power of King John. (3 marks)

{"id": "q9", "text": "Describe two ways in which the Magna Carta limited the power of King John. (3 marks)", "type": "short_answer", "marks": 3, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["It required the king to follow the law", "It protected certain rights for nobles", "It restricted the king's ability to tax without consent"], "model_answer": "The Magna Carta limited King John's power by requiring him to follow the law and protecting certain rights for nobles, as well as restricting his ability to tax without consent."}}]

10. Summarise the significance of King John’s agreement to the Magna Carta. (4 marks)

{"id": "q10", "text": "Summarise the significance of King John’s agreement to the Magna Carta. (4 marks)", "type": "long_answer", "marks": 4, "marking": {"indicative_content": ["It marked the first time a king limited his own power", "It was a step towards constitutional monarchy", "It gave nobles more rights and protections", "It set a precedent for future limitations on royal authority"], "model_answer": "King John's agreement to the Magna Carta was significant because it marked the first time a king limited his own power, contributed to the development of constitutional monarchy, and set a precedent for future limitations on royal authority."}}]