Quiz: Democracy, Feudalism, and Divine Right

What was the period called when democracy was gone?

• The Dark Ages
• The Renaissance
• The Enlightenment
• The Industrial Revolution

What was the government and society based around during the Middle Ages?

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Feudalism
• Republic

Who was at the top of the hierarchy in the feudal system?

• Kings and Queens
• Nobles and Lords
• Knights and Warriors
• Peasants and Serfs

Who was at the bottom of the hierarchy in the feudal system?

• Kings and Queens
• Nobles and Lords
• Knights and Warriors
• Peasants and Serfs

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a direct democracy?

• All citizens participate directly in government decisions
• Assembly creates laws and directs foreign policy
• Council oversees the actions of government
• Citizens elect representatives to run the government

Which of the following is a characteristic of a direct democracy?

• Elected representatives
• Citizen participation
• Feudal system
• Divine right of kings

What was the main purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

• To establish a monarchy
• To promote democracy
• To create a feudal system
• To provide a set of laws for society

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To establish a monarchy
• To promote democracy
• To create a feudal system
• To limit the power of the king

Which ancient civilization had a government based on a senate?

• Greece
• Rome
• Egypt
• China

What was the main purpose of the Roman Senate?

• To establish a monarchy
• To promote democracy
• To create a feudal system
• To advise and assist the Roman government