Year 7 · History · Medieval life · Lesson 3
King John and Magna Carta
Why the barons rebelled against King John, what Magna Carta (1215) said, its short-term failure and its long-term significance for the rule of law.
17-minute video lesson
Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.
Watch free for a monthWhat your child will learn
- Explain why the barons rebelled
- Describe key clauses of Magna Carta
- Explain its short- and long-term effects
- Judge its significance
The method
- Change then.
- Who.
- Long-term.
- Significance.
Key words: Magna Carta, King John, barons, Runnymede, rule of law, charter.
Worked examples
The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.
Question 1
Which king sealed Magna Carta?
- Step 1: J...
Answer: King John
Question 2
When was Magna Carta sealed?
- Step 1: 1215
Answer: 1215
Question 3
Where was Magna Carta sealed?
- Step 1: R...
Answer: Runnymede