M1 Lesson 1-2 Terms Quiz

What is the definition of "Monarchy"?

• Government controlled by one person

• Government ruled by a few powerful people

• Religion of the Israelites and Jews

• Idea that people can govern themselves

Which term is defined as "a system for exercising authority"?

• Democracy

• Government

• Senate

• Republic

What does "Oligarchy" mean?

• Government controlled by one person

• Government ruled by a few powerful people

• Religion of the Israelites and Jews

• Idea that people can govern themselves

Which term refers to a "religion based on the teachings of Muhammad"?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Roman Catholic Church

What is the "Renaissance"?

• Religious reform movement that began in the 16th century

• Cultural movement that started in Italy in the 1300s and spread throughout Europe

• Church that developed from Christianity

• Aristocratic branch of Rome’s government

What is the system for exercising authority called?

• Monarchy

• Aristocracy

• Government

• Oligarchy

Which form of government is controlled by one person?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

What is the term for a government ruled by a few powerful people?

• Aristocracy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

Which religion is based on the teachings of Muhammad?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Islam

• Roman Catholic Church

What was the cultural movement that started in Italy in the 1300s?

• Reformation

• Renaissance

• Roman Catholic Church

• Ten Commandments