The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, limited the power of which monarch?

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A. King Louis XIV of France
B. King Henry VIII of England
C. King John of England
D. Emperor Charlemagne of the Holy Roman Empire

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in 1215. It was a charter of liberties that required the King to proclaim certain liberties, and accept that his will was not arbitrary, effectively limiting his powers.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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