A Companion to Our Literary Journey/Magna Carta Exercises

In this collection, we’ve prepared a variety of games to help you improve your vocabulary skills about the topic just covered. Each game is designed to make learning easier and more enjoyable, whether you’re practicing new words, solving puzzles, or challenging your friends. From classic word games like the cross words to team-based activities like the “taboo”, these games will test your knowledge and help reinforce what you’ve studied. You’ll have the chance to practice in a relaxed, playful environment, where making mistakes is part of the fun! So, are you ready to learn while having a great time? Start playing! Open cloze WHAT IS MAGNA CARTA? Complete the text below with the correct answers. Magna Carta has inspired people across the centuries, from (1) …………….. to (2)……………….. In 1215, the ruler was (3) …………….. and he was considered one of the worst kings in history. He imprisoned (4)……………………,  he (5)………………….. to death, he (6)…………………………. and(7) …………………………. of the Irish Chiefs. King John imposed heavy (8)..………on his barons in order to buy the equipment for wars and if they refused to pay, he punished them by (9)……………………… The barons and King John met at (10)………………… in June 1215 and the result of the negotiations was written down by (11)…………………….. in the document called Magna Carta. Magna Carta has become a powerful (12)……………………… around the world. The most famous clause, which is still part of the law today, for the first time gave all free men the right to (13)…………. and a (14)…………… but the vast majority of people in 1215 were ruled over by their (15)……………... When King John died in 1216, (16)………., who was only 9 years old, took the throne. To keep the peace, Magna Carta was reissued several times during the 13th century, until it Washington finally made part of (17)…………………. What started out as a document of specific complaints from a group of barons has turned into an international symbol of (18)………., without which we might not have the rights we value so much today. True or false Read the following statement about Magna Carta. If the statement is true, write T. If it is False, write F and correct the mistake. 1.      Magna Carta was signed in 1215. 2.      The document was created by King John to strengthen his power. 3.      Magna Carta introduced the idea that everyone, including the king, must follow the law. 4.      Only nobles benefited from Magna Carta, and common people had no rights. 5.      Magna Carta immediately ended the conflict between King John and the barons. 6.      Some principles of Magna Carta influenced modern democracies, including the U.S. Constitution. 7.      Magna Carta originally contained 63 clauses. 8.      King John willingly signed Magna Carta without any pressure. 9.      Magna Carta is still fully in effect in the UK today. Quiz What does “Magna Carta” mean? The Big Paper The king of England The Great Charter The Important Document 2. When was Magna Carta established? 1125 1215 1306 1217 3. Under who was Magna Carta established? King John Lackland King Edward III King Richard the Lionheart Queen Elisabeth I 4. What did King John do? Imposed heavy taxes on his barons Murdered his own nephew Imprisoned his former wife All the answers are correct 5. What was the main reason the barons forced King John to sign Magna Carta? To establish democracy To limit the king’s power and protect their rights To declare war on France To increase taxation 6. What is Magna Carta? A newspaper A law A democratic document A contract 7. Which of these is a principal of Magna Carta? Every man must join the army when he turns 15 Habeas Corpus Marrying only one woman The abolition of serfdoms 8. To whom Magna Carta applied? All the free men of the land The king The barons The unfree men of the land 9. What happened when Henry III took to the throne? Magna Carta was abolished Magna Carta was considered useless Magna Carta was reissued several times None of these is correct 10. Why did a civil war break out in England later? King John killed the barons The pope declared the charter invalid The barons killed King John No civil war broke out 11. How did Magna Carta influence the Bill of Rights (1689)? It introduced the idea that rulers must follow the law It created the concept of monarchy It abolished feudalism It established modern taxation 12. Where can an echo of Magna Carta be found? In the United States Declaration of Independence In the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Napoleonic Code The red and blue ones are correct 13. What is the significance of Magna Carta today? It is used as England’s current constitution It serves as a foundation for modern democracy and human rights It replaced the monarchy with a republic It allows kings to rule with absolute power 14. Why is Magna Carta often called the "foundation of modern democracy"? It introduced the idea that rulers are subject to the law It allowed all citizens to vote It ended monarchy in England It established equal wages for everyone Crosswords thumb|Team work done by Milella G., Ciscutti M., Mitidieri G., Fiore R., Chimienti D.D., Napoletano F. R., Lojacono S. ACROSS 3. was both Duke of Normandy and king of England 6. the royal household of England throughout the 12th century 7. its nickname is “The lion hearted” 9. mandatory financial charges imposed by the government 12. honest and public hearing by an independent and impartial court 14. someone accused of a crime 15. something given as a tax for a marriage 18. the means the barons had to impose their requests no John 19. the principle that states that no one could try a case if the body of the defendant is not in court 20. he sweared loyalty to his lord that gave him a feud 22. a set of fundamental principles or laws that lead a country DOWN 1. the one that suffered from a crime in a court of law 2. Magna charta inspired the key principle of this legal document 4. rights that every human being acquires simply by being born into this world 5. traditions and beliefes that society considers important to its history and culture 8. Henry’s daughter who married a Plantagenet 10. peasent who were not free to leave the service of their landlords 11. special rights or advantages granted for a particular group 13. pubblic official who institutes legal proceedings against someone 16. estate or material goods transmitted from an ancestor 17. the principle of fairness and the legal system that ensures laws are applied equally 21. that state of being free within society Taboo thumb|A fun game to do with your friends to improve your knowledge about Magna Carta Rules Magna Carta is a forbidden word in all the cards. ⁠The class is divided into two teams. ⁠A player from each group picks a card and must get their teammates to guess the word highlighted at the top without using the forbidden words listed below. The team has to guess as many words as possible in the time given. The points are given according to the level of difficulty of the word: 1. Green words are worth 1 point. 2. Yellow words are worth 2 points. 3. Red words are worth 3 points. 4. Purple words are worth 3 points and an immunity to a point loss (as explained in the rules listed below). The player can choose the difficulty of the word however he can’t choose a specific word. After the player chooses the card they cannot change it, if they skip the card the team lose a point. If the player uses a forbidden word, their team loses a point. If a player uses a hand gesture to help their teammates to guess during the turn, their team loses a point. The groups have 1 minute per turn to make as many points as possible. The game ends when all the cards are finished.