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What happened in 1215 to change the powers of the king?

Question #0d25233f · British History
  1. The Domesday Book
  2. Magna Carta  ✓
  3. The Reform Act
  4. The Black Death
Correct answer: B — The Magna Carta was a charter drawn up by King John's noblemen. It laid down basic rights that still prevail today.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Long and Illustrious History” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is B: “Magna Carta ”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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