What is a system of government ruled by a king or queen called?

• monarchy

• dictatorship

• democracy

• oligarchy

A sequence of rulers from the same family is called a ______.

• dynasty

• empire

• republic

True or False: A *sovereign* leader shares power equally with a parliament.

• False

• True

Which title refers to a male ruler of an empire?

• emperor

• president

• prime minister

To *abdicate* means to:

• give up the throne

• conquer a kingdom

• start a war

The period during which a monarch rules is called their ______.

• reign

• era

• dynasty

A future king or queen is called the ______.

• heir

• regent

• sovereign

The ceremony where a monarch is crowned is called a ______.

• coronation

• investiture

• inauguration

Which phrase means *extremely beautiful or impressive*?

• out of this world

• heavy going

• sub-standard

"The horror movie was so ______ that I couldn't sleep!"

• terrifying

• tough

• exquisite