Ancient Civilizations and Government Systems Quiz

What term describes hunters and gatherers who were pastoral nomads that followed herds of animals?

• Paleolithic

• Neolithic

• Dynasty

• Oligarchy

What is the declaration made by Chinese dynasties that they have God’s favor or will to rule?

• Mandate of Heaven

• Theocracy

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• Polytheism

What is the merit-based test for government employment established by the Han Dynasty called?

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• Caste System

• Democracy

• City State

What is the rigid social hierarchy of social classes practiced in India called?

• Caste System

• Oligarchy

• Dynasty

• Neolithic

What is the system of government where people hold the power and rulers are elected?

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Polytheism

• Dynasty

What is the system of government ruled by a few, as seen in the Greek city-state Sparta?

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What is the term for a system of government where religion and political control are blended?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What is it called when a religion has multiple gods or goddesses, as in Rome and Greece?

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Animism

Which Greek city-state is known for having an oligarchic system of government?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

Which of the following best describes polytheism?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in one god

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in spirits