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RVC - Power & Political Systems
RVC - Power & Political Systems
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1
A system of government ruled by a ruler who inherits power from their parent.
monarchy
autocracy
democracy
bureaucracy
2
King Hammurabi's reign occurred before Emperor Qin's.
True
False
3
Hammurabi is famous for establishing the first...
writing system.
wall to protect Babylon's borders.
standard currency.
law code that applied to everyone in society.
4
How do citizens often respond when they enjoy more rights and freedoms in a society?
They rebel against the ruler.
They tend to create and invent.
They want to leave the country.
They demand more government control.
5
The term
empire
refers to...
a system of rules and consequences.
family that rules for several generations.
a large territory with several groups ruled by a leader.
a time period when a ruler is in power.
6
Which term means friendly, nice, kind?
Imposing
Bolster
Tedious
Amiable
7
Under the Qin Dynasty, citizens were denied rights by...
Suffering strict punishments for disobeying the emperor.
being forced to follow Legalism and abandoning Confucianism.
Having contradictory materials burned to prevent threats.
All of these answers are ways citizens were denied rights.
8
A form of government in which a few people (civil servants) assist in the governing of others.
monarchy
democracy
bureaucracy
autocracy
9
The term
law code
refers to...
family that rules for several generations.
a time period when a ruler is in power.
a system of rules and consequences.
a large territory with several groups ruled by a leader.
10
Which statement is true about rulers in Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia?
their main duty was to protect their kingdom.
they ruled as monarchs.
power passed to their son.
all are correct.
11
Emperor Qin and the Egyptian pharaohs are examples of autocrats.
False
True
12
What responsibilities does a citizen have?
Pay taxes
Follow the laws
Help your community
Perform your job well
13
What type of government do we have in the U.S.?
monarchy
republic
direct democracy
autocracy
14
In China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India, power was passed down from father to son. This is an example of a dynasty.
False
True
15
What changes that happened during the Han Dynasty led to China's "Golden Era"?
More strict laws and punishments.
A legal code based on Buddhist teachings.
A more fair legal system, Confucian ideals, and creativity.
A reduction in the size of the empire's land.
16
Which of these achievements is The Qin Dynasty
NOT
known for:
Standardizing money, weights, and measures.
Simplifying the writing code.
Destroying the "Great Wall" that was used to protect empire.
Creating a unified system of laws.
17
Who or what has the most supreme authority in the U.S.?
the U.S. Constitution
the U.S. Supreme Court
the U.S. President
the U.S. Congress
18
Who is the 46th President of the United States?
Dick Durbin
Joe Biden
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
19
In what ways did life change most for citizens between the Qin and Han Dynasties.
Confucian Ideals & Buddhism
Buddhism & Culture
Confucian Ideals & Universities
Universities & Buddhism
20
How many laws were included in Hammurabi's code of laws?
82
28
828
282
21
Under Hammurabi's Law Code, the law was applied to...
to everyone in the empire.
only the lower class.
just the wealthy.
only the judges.
22
The term
dynasty
refers to...
a time period when a ruler is in power.
a large territory with several groups ruled by a leader.
a system of rules and consequences.
family that rules for several generations.
23
The term
reign
refers to...
a large territory with several groups ruled by a leader.
a time period when a ruler is in power.
a system of rules and consequences.
family that rules for several generations.
24
Which of these areas were the Han not known for making advancements in.
Warfare
Agriculture
Writing system
Science
25
a system of government ruled by a leader who has absolute (total) power.
bureaucracy
monarchy
democracy
autocracy
