6.) "King John, when he saw that he was deserted by almost all, so that out of his regal
superabundance (large amount) of followers he scarcely retained seven knights, was
much alarmed [that] the barons (nobles) would attack his castles and reduce (destroy)
them without difficulty, as they would find no obstacle to their so doing...accordingly,
at the time and place pre-agreed on [Runnymede], the king and nobles began a long
discussion about terms of peace and aforesaid (previously discussed) liberties...King
John, seeing that he was inferior in strength to the barons, without raising any
difficulty, granted the underwritten laws and liberties, and confirmed to them by his
charter."
--Roger of Wendover
Which of the following best explains why the Magna Carta was created?
O to establish the role of the king as an all-powerful leader
to encourage knights to stop attacking the king
to create a set of laws for all of Western civilization
to protect citizens from oppression by the king