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Why was Magna Carta important?

Question #4b40d529 · British History
  1. It gave all men the vote.
  2. It limited the power of the monarch.  ✓
  3. It established a system of free education.
  4. It gave women legal rights.
Correct answer: B — King John was forced by his noblemen to agree to the Magna Carta, which restricted the power of the monarchy.

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: “It limited the power of the monarch.”. 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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