Magna Carta

What year was the Magna Carta signed?

1215

What location was the Magna Carta signed?

Runnymede

Which monarch signed the Magna Carta?

King John

Before the Magna Carta, the king confiscated castles and land. What type of property was this?

Private Property

What is due process?

When others are arrested without evidence, cause and without witnesses, then sent into exile or rot in prision.

What does it mean to have Judgement by your Peers?

1. King is not longer both judge and jury 2. 12 men sit on jury. 3. All 12 must be social equals of the accused.

What is the Rule of Law?

Kings men do not understand or uphold the law of the land.

What is Balance of Power?

Allowed 25 Barons to represent the people, if volated by king he could be overthrown.

What is the power of the purse?

Stops the king from raising taxes unless he consults the Barons for consent.

What is a Limited Government?

King is NOT an absolute monarch doing whatever he wants to.

Which two religions were involved in the Crusades?

Islam and Christianity

Which religion was victorious of the First Crusade?

Christianity

In the end, which religion was the overall winner of the Crusades?

Islam

Who was pope Urban II?

The Pope who sanctioned the Crusades.

Which two religions became bitter with one another after the Crusades?

Islam and Christianity.

What effects did the Crusades have on society?

1\.Helped to weaken Feudal Age.

2\.Increased trade between Europe and Asia.

3\.The Europeans discovered how to make better ships and more accurate maps.

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