Understanding Key Political Terms

What is the root word in "alliances" that means "to bind to" or "to unite"?

• ance

• ally

• all

• lance

Which suffix in "nationalism" refers to a specific theory or system?

• ism

• nation

• al

• nat

What does the prefix "pro-" in "propaganda" mean?

• against

• before

• in favor of

• after

In the word "espionage," what does the root "espion" mean?

• to speak

• to look or to observe

• to spread

• to prepare

What is the meaning of the root "militar" in "militarism"?

• of soldiers or military

• to bind

• to speak

• to prepare

Which part of the word "sedition" means "apart" or "away"?

• ion

• dit

• se

• tion

What does the suffix "ice" in "armistice" refer to?

• a state or condition

• an action or result

• to stop

• to prepare

In the word "reparations," what does the prefix "re-" mean?

• to stop

• again or back

• to speak

• to spread