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Look at the list:Representative governmentLimited powers of governmentTrial by juryCommon lawNo taxation without representationThe rights and liberties included in this list are enjoyed by citizens in

A
countries ruled by kings.
B
English-speaking countries.
C
democratic countries.
D
countries in Asia.
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King John was unpopular because he

A
refused to tax the church in England.
B
tried to take away the rights of English nobles.
C
allowed the English nobles to grow too powerful.
D
refused to fight England’s enemies in France.
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Unhappy with King John’s rule, a group of English nobles

A
seized power from him.
B
made him give the throne to his brother.
C
forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
D
started a civil war in England.
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In a feudal system, who has the greatest authority?

A
sheriff
B
noble
C
king
D
soldier
5

By winning the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror

A
introduced the English language to Normandy.
B
spread the Roman Empire to England.
C
was crowned as king of England.
D
introduced democracy to England.
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Which of the following is the best description of Richard the Lionhearted?

A
The son of Eleanor, he was a hero of the Crusades.
B
An unpopular king, he imposed high taxes on his people.
C
A harsh ruler, he seized power from his brother, John.
D
The son of Eleanor, he lost Normandy and other lands in battle.
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Look at the map of Europe.

Question illustration
A
The Roman Empire
B
Europe after the Norman Conquest
C
The Holy Roman Empire
D
The First Crusade
8

After the fall of the Roman Empire, many of the people who migrated into England were

A
Spanish.
B
French.
C
of Italian origin.
D
of German origin.
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the influence of the Magna Carta on government in the United States?

A
Like the nobles in King John’s time, the framers of the Constitution wanted to find ways to expand government’s power.
B
The framers of the Constitution agreed that the role of the legislature should be one of giving advice, not suggesting new laws.
C
The framers of the Constitution agreed that the powers of their king needed to be held in check.
D
Like the nobles in King John’s time, the framers of the Constitution wanted protections against the abuse of government power.
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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

A
“the church and state should be separate.”
B
“no one can be jailed without legal cause.”
C
“no taxation without representation.”
D
“persons accused of crimes have the right to a jury trial.”

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