Questions: An example of this form of government emerged in 1215 in England when a small group wealthy nobleman forced the king to share power. This moved the country from one person holding all of the power to a small group holding power. - oligarchy - constitutional monarchy - representative democracy - autocracy - direct democracy - absolute monarchy - dictatorship - theocracy - anarchy

The answer is oligarchy: when a small group of wealthy noblemen forced the king to share power.

Explanation for each option:

• Oligarchy: This is the correct answer. An oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small group of people. In 1215, the Magna Carta was signed, which limited the power of the king and gave more power to a group of noblemen, fitting the definition of an oligarchy.

• Constitutional Monarchy: This is incorrect. A constitutional monarchy is a system where a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government. While the Magna Carta was a step towards constitutional monarchy, it did not establish one in 1215.

• Representative Democracy: This is incorrect. A representative democracy involves elected officials representing a group of people. The events of 1215 did not establish a system of elected representation.

• Autocracy: This is incorrect. An autocracy is a system of government where one person holds absolute power. The signing of the Magna Carta reduced the king's absolute power, moving away from autocracy.

• Direct Democracy: This is incorrect. Direct democracy is a form of government in which people decide on policy initiatives directly. The events of 1215 did not involve direct decision-making by the general populace.

• Absolute Monarchy: This is incorrect. An absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch has absolute control. The Magna Carta reduced the king's absolute power, moving away from absolute monarchy.

• Dictatorship: This is incorrect. A dictatorship is a form of government where a single person or a small group wields absolute power without effective constitutional limitations. The Magna Carta imposed limitations on the king's power.

• Theocracy: This is incorrect. A theocracy is a form of government in which a deity is recognized as the supreme civil ruler, and religious leaders govern in the deity's name. The events of 1215 were not related to religious governance.

• Anarchy: This is incorrect. Anarchy is the absence of government and absolute freedom of the individual. The events of 1215 did not lead to a lack of government.