WorksheetsGaining and Maintaining Power Unit 2
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Gain
cause or enable to continue
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obtain or secure
cease to have
Hereditary/Dynastic Rule
rulership is passed down from one member of the family to the next
a sudden or violent overthrow of those in power
Treaties
a country's economy experiences a fast turn for the worse
a written formal agreement between countries
Coup d'etat
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power
a God given right to rule
Schism
a split or division between groups, often caused by difference in beliefs
a marriage of convenience with some benefits or power, often to connect two powerful places
Revolution
a formal vote for a person for an office
an overthrow of government or social order in favor of a new system
Civil War
a war between citizens of the same country
a war between citizens of different countries
Expansionism
a place expanding its territory or economy
a country's economy experiences a fast turn for the worse
Imperialism
extending a country's power and influence over other countries and other people
a war between citizens of different countries
Election
a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power
a formal vote for a person for an office
Economic crisis
a country's economy experiences a fast turn for the worse
feelings and questions about the purpose of life
Foreign intervention
government interference in the affairs of another country
a place expanding its territory or economy
Maintain
obtain or secure
cause or enable to continue
cease to have
Divine Right
an overthrow of government or social order in favor of a new system
a God's mandate which gives a person the right to lead or rule
Fear
panic, riot, or calamity that occurs due to confusion, worry - general unrest/unhappiness
Corruption
rulership is passed down from one member of the family to the next
dishonest or illegal behavior by powerful people
Political marriage
a marriage of convenience with some benefits or power, often to connect two powerful places
the legally recognized union of two people
Military Force
an organized system of using force to control people, gain legitimacy, often to support the cause of someone in power
an overthrow of government or social order in favor of a new system
Propaganda
biased or misleading information used to promote particular political cause or point of view
a decorated figure of an animal sometimes filled with candy or toys
Media control
biased or misleading information used to promote particular political cause or point of view
using news or information as a way to hold power, lead others, or promote a thought among people
Alliances
a written formal agreement between countries
a union formed for mutual benefit between countries
