Magna Carta
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
1215
What is the Habeas Corpus Act mostly about?
Protecting people from being jailed unfairly
What year was the bill of rights made?
1689
Who was at the top of the social pyramid?
King
The deadly disease that killed millions
Plague
What did the Magna Carta do to the king’s power?
Said the king had to follow the law and listen to a council
What year did Habeas Corpus come into effect?
1679
What did the Bill of Rights say about elections?
Elections should be free and fair
What was the role of a nobel?
Powerful people who owned large amounts of land
In a __________________________, one person has complete control over the country.
dictatorship
Why was the Magna Carta important for democracy?
It started the idea that rulers must follow rules too
What do you call it if someone is arrested, and they or their lawyer ask the court to review the arrest
Filing a Writ
What freedom was parliment granted?
Freedom of Speech
What was the role of a peasant?
A person who was tied to the land and had very few rights was called a
A system in the Middle Ages where land was exchanged for loyalty and service was called
feudalism
How was the king held accountable by the Magna Carta?
The king had to ask the council before making a decision
Where is Habeas Corpus found in Canada?
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
What does civil rights mean?
Rights and freedoms for the people
What was the role of a knight?
Warriors who fought for the king or nobles
A ruler who inherits power through a royal family is part of a
monarchy
Where was the Magna Carta signed? Extra 500 points if you get the exact day!
Runnymede
June 15, 1215
Why is Habeas Corpus important?
It ensures fair treatment under the law for everyone
It prevents the abuse of power
What is a “legacy” of the Bill of Rights that we still see today?
Freedom of speech in parliament
What is a serf?
Farmers who worked on land owned by others were known as
someone who promised loyalty and service to a lord in exchange for land.
vassal