Medieval Europe: Government Of England Quiz

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Which best defines common law? law based on the wishes of legislators law based on precedent law based on a priest's rulings law based on a judge's feelings
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law based on precedent
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Unhappy with King John's rule, a group of English nobles seized power from him. made him give the throne to his brother. forced him to sign the Magna Carta. started a civil war in England.
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forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
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King Henry II is best known for his improvements to the English language. tax code. legal system. army.
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legal system
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King John was unpopular because he refused to tax the church in England. tried to take away the rights of English nobles. allowed the English nobles to grow too powerful. refused to fight England's enemies in France.
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tried to take away the rights of English nobles.
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The rights and liberties included in this list are enjoyed by citizens in countries ruled by kings. English-speaking countries. democratic countries. countries in Asia.
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democratic countries.
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Which of these was William the Conqueror's land of origin? Ireland Denmark Normandy Scotland
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Normandy
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Which of the following describes why William the Conqueror wanted to take a census in England? William wanted to know exactly how many men, women, and children were in England. William wanted to compare his census results with those taken by the Romans. William wanted to find the best way to distribute his wealth among the people of his kingdom. William wanted information so he could know what taxes to place on his subjects' property.
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William wanted information so he could know what taxes to place on his subjects' property.
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What impact did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy? It did away with it. It limited it. It strengthened it. It restored it.
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It limited it.
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The Magna Carta enabled English citizens to do which of the following for the first time? live in a democracy participate in government overthrow the monarchy elect their kings
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participate in government
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By winning the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror introduced the English language to Normandy. spread the Roman Empire to England. was crowned as king of England. introduced democracy to England.
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was crowned as king of England.