Ancient China & Incan Empire Notes - Monarchy

Open Ended

Why do you think the concept of monarchy (kings/queens) has played such a significant role in world history?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are types of political legitimacy and authority that a monarch may have?

• Purely symbolic (crowned republic)

• Restricted (constitutional monarchy)

• Fully autocratic (absolute monarchy)

• Democratic (parliamentary republic)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a monarchy?

• A form of government where a monarch is head of state for life or until abdication.

• A government ruled by elected officials for a fixed term.

• A system where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A government led by a religious leader for life.

Fill in the Blank

The Zhou dynasty first used the ___ of Heaven to justify their rule.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Mandate of Heaven in the transfer of power between Chinese dynasties.

Open Ended

How does the concept of the 'Mandate of Heaven' influence the rise and fall of dynasties in the Dynastic Cycle?

Multiple Choice

At its peak, how many inhabitants did the Incan Empire consist of?

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 12 million

• 20 million

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the cohesion of the Incan Empire?

• Strong agriculture systems

• Centralized religion and language

• Frequent civil wars

• Roadway systems

Fill in the Blank

The Sapa Inca was considered a living ___ by the people of the Incan Empire.

Multiple Choice

What was the punishment for insulting the Sapa Inca or the gods in the Incan Empire?

• Whipping

• Thrown off a cliff

• Cutting off hands

• Imprisonment

Multiple Choice

Review: What are the basic elements that define a monarchy?

• A government ruled by elected officials

• A system where a king or queen holds power, often inherited

• A government with no central authority

• A society governed by religious leaders

Open Ended

How did two different worlds (Ancient China vs. Inca) view monarchs?