1.3 quiz- government

Where is considered the birthplace of democracy?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Alexandria

What type of system was the Feudal System?

• Political, economic, and social

• Religious and cultural

• Scientific and technological

• Artistic and philosophical

What principle was established by the Peace of Westphalia regarding state sovereignty?

• Economic sovereignty

• Territorial sovereignty

• Cultural sovereignty

• Religious sovereignty

Which philosopher believed that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Plato

What does the social contract theory suggest about the origin of governmental power?

• It is inherited through royal lineage

• It is granted by religious leaders

• It comes from the consent of the governed

• It is acquired through conquest

Which motivation for European colonialism involved gaining power and prestige?

• Economic

• Political

• Cultural

• Environmental

What was a key economic motivation for European colonialism?

• Political power

• Strategic advantage

• Resources and markets

• Cultural exchange

Which of the following countries was a major colonial power during the 1400s-1500s?

• Germany

• Spain

• Italy

• Russia

According to Enlightenment thinkers, where does power come from?

• The monarchy

• The church

• The people

• The military

What were people in France fed up with, leading to the French Revolution?

• Economic prosperity

• Poverty and unfair treatment

• Religious freedom

• Political stability