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Magna Carta True or False

1. Under the feudal system what role did the nobles play? -> They collected taxes from the king and paid them to vassals.
2. Before the Magna Carta, why did feudal kings have nearly unquestioned absolute power over their kingdoms? -> Kings were always lions and everyone knows that lions are the best.
3. In addition to money, what could feudal kings and lords demand as a tax? -> Knights and soldiers to fight battles and guard castles.
4. Which of the following is a reason that King John was short on cash and raised taxes? -> He was a problem gambler who couldn't resist a game of roulette.
5. What probably convinced King John to agree to the Magna Carta? -> The Catholic Church threatened to excommunicate him if he didn't.

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