radical is believing or expressing extreme change

a seal is a wax mould attached to written documents to prove it is from a specific person

Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the king and granted certain freedoms to some English people

a clause is a particular part of a written legal document

the rule of law is a set of laws that everyone, including the king, must obey

1215 and Magna Carta

History

King John and the causes of Magna Carta

The First Barons' War and Magna Carta reissued

Henry III and the 1225 Magna Carta

Simon de Montfort and the First Parliament

The survival of Magna Carta

In this unit, pupils saw that ideas about restricting the power of monarchs had emerged in the medieval period. In 'The English Civil War: what can pamphlets tell us about 17th century politics?', pupils will deepen their understanding of English arguments for restricting royal power by analysing a range of primary sources produced by Parliamentarians in the mid-17th century.

In 'England under Henry II: how successfully did Henry reassert royal authority?', pupils studied methods used by medieval monarchs to consolidate royal power in England. In this unit, pupils will study some of the opposition which formed in response to abuses of royal power in the medieval period.

In this unit, pupils learn about the causes of the Magna Carta, its reissue and its continued importance in the development of the first parliaments. At the same time, pupils analyse how and why the principles of the Magna Carta survived.

Magna Carta: how did Magna Carta survive?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What was an important factor that led to the barons' anger towards King John between 1205-1213?

Write the missing word. King John met the rebellious barons at {{}} and agreed to the demands of Magna Carta.

to expand the king's powers over all nobles

to strengthen the king's powers over foreign affairs

What was the core requirement of the Magna Carta regarding the powers of the king?

a legal system that only those below the king must obey

a legal system that everyone, including the king, must obey

What is the 'rule of law' as mentioned in the context of Magna Carta?

Which of the following best describes the term 'radical' as used in the context of the Magna Carta?

King John was ordered to publicly submit to the Pope

A rebellion led by Robert FitzWalter spreads across England

King John is forced to agree to Magna Carta

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into time order. 

he plotted to take his brother Richard’s lands

he tried to persuade his brother Richard's captor to keep him prisoner

he tried to persuade his brother Richard's captor to make him an advisor

Choose **two** correct examples of John demonstrating his untrustworthiness and greed?

Which **two** unpopular taxes caused anger amongst the barons? Select **two** correct answers. 

because he was famous for his swordsmanship

because he was known for his soft and gentle rule

because he would be quick to engage in battles

because he would do anything to avoid battles 

rumours that John had formed an alliance with Arthur

What rumours began shortly after Arthur of Brittany's capture? 

compulsory payment to the government to cover various costs

relating to members of your family from the past

Match the key words with the correct definitions.

Starter Quiz