World History Fall Final (Units 1 - 4)

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The rule of a king or queen is called a...

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Monarchy

Front

When citizens are allowed to participate directly in government, this is called a...

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Direct Democracy

Front

When a government is ruled by the noble class or nobility, what form of government is this?

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Aristocracy

Front

What is a government called wherein citizens have the right to vote and elect people to represent them?

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Republic

Front

In ancient Rome and Greece, wealthy landowning men and their wives were allowed to vote.

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False

Front

What was the first written law called?

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Twelve Tables

Front

What is a belief that a ruler gets their power from God?

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Divine right of kings

Front

The idea that rulers hold total power is called what?

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Absolutism

Front

What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?

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Magna Carta

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What did the Magna Carta do?

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Limited the power of the King