radical is believing or expressing extreme change

a seal is a wax mould attached to written documents to prove it is from a specific person

Magna Carta was a document that limited the power of the king and granted certain freedoms to some English people

a clause is a particular part of a written legal document

the rule of law is a set of laws that everyone, including the king, must obey

1215 and Magna Carta

History

Pupils will learn about the subsequent role of parliament in the later Middle Ages, particularly in the Wars of the Roses (Y7). This will also help contextualise their understanding of the challenges of ruling and tensions that may occur between King and Parliament, especially in their study of the English Civil War (Y8).

Pupils will already have an understanding of the development of common law and the expectation that certain rights were guaranteed by medieval kings. By this stage they will have also developed a strong schema on medieval kingship and have studied a wide variety of styles of kingship. 

Magna Carta: how did Magna Carta survive?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

What was an important factor that led to the barons' anger towards King John between 1205-1213?

Write the missing word. King John met the rebellious barons at {{}} and agreed to the demands of Magna Carta.

to expand the king's powers over all nobles

to strengthen the king's powers over foreign affairs

What was the core requirement of the Magna Carta regarding the powers of the king?

a legal system that only those below the king must obey

a legal system that everyone, including the king, must obey

What is the 'rule of law' as mentioned in the context of Magna Carta?

Which of the following best describes the term 'radical' as used in the context of the Magna Carta?

King John was ordered to publicly submit to the Pope

A rebellion led by Robert FitzWalter spreads across England

King John is forced to agree to Magna Carta

Starting with the earliest, sort the following events into time order. 

he plotted to take his brother Richard’s lands

he tried to persuade his brother Richard's captor to keep him prisoner

he tried to persuade his brother Richard's captor to make him an advisor

Choose **two** correct examples of John demonstrating his untrustworthiness and greed?

Which **two** unpopular taxes caused anger amongst the barons? Select **two** correct answers. 

because he was famous for his swordsmanship

because he was known for his soft and gentle rule

because he would be quick to engage in battles

because he would do anything to avoid battles 

rumours that John had formed an alliance with Arthur

What rumours began shortly after Arthur of Brittany's capture? 

compulsory payment to the government to cover various costs

relating to members of your family from the past

Match the key words with the correct definitions.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

1215 and Magna Carta

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.