Understanding Aristocracy

What is the literal meaning of the term 'aristocracy' based on its Greek origins?

• Rule of the divine

• Rule of the many

• Rule of the wealthy

• Rule of the best

Which of the following is NOT a common method of selecting aristocrats?

• Granting of high rank by monarchs

• Election by the common people

• Inheritance through family lineage

• Selection based on intellect and leadership

How does aristocracy differ from a representative democracy?

• Aristocracy is based on hereditary and wealth-based selection

• Aristocracy allows common people to participate in government

• Aristocracy is a form of government where everyone votes

• Aristocracy is a modern form of government

What major event marked the beginning of the decline of powerful aristocracies?

• World War I

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The French Revolution

By the end of the 19th century, in which countries did aristocracies still maintain some political control?

• United States and Canada

• Great Britain, Germany, Austria, and Russia

• France and Italy

• Spain and Portugal