Government in England — Quiz

Question 1

As part of the Magna Carta, the king agreed not to raise revenue without the consent of the governed. That is another way of saying

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“no taxation without representation.”

Question 2

Unhappy with King John’s rule, a group of English nobles

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forced him to sign the Magna Carta.

Question 3

What impact did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy?

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It limited it.

Question 4

King Henry II is best known for his improvements to the English

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legal system.

Question 5

Which of these is the best definition of a census?

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a count of a population and its property

Question 6

Which of these is the best description of Richard the Lionhearted?

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The son of Eleanor, he was a hero of the Crusades.

Question 7

King John was unpopular because he

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tried to take away the rights of English nobles.

Question 8

Which of these changes did William the Conqueror make after taking power in England?

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established a central government through feudalism

Question 9

The term Anglo-Saxon refers to people who

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migrated into England from Germanic regions of Europe.

Question 10

Which best defines common law?

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law based on precedent

Government in England — Quiz Answers