Quiz 19d - Political Systems

{{#professor:Quiz #19d - Political Systems (15 Questions)}}

Point added for a correct answer:
Points for an incorrect answer:
Ignore the questions' coefficients:

1 In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

	The King was restored to unlimited power.
	The clergy dominated government.
	The middle class gained political influence.
	The tax burden was carried by the lower classes.

2 A major reason for the decline of the Roman Empire was

	a series of military defeats in Africa
	political corruption and the instability of the government
	the abolition of slavery throughout the Empire
	continued acceptance of traditional religions

3 Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the

	nonviolent teachings of Shinto
	ancient code of bushido
	military domination of the government before and during World War II
	Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

4 One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

	the concept of zero
	the process of making silk
	a republican form of government
	the printing press

5 “When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates [government officials], there can be no liberty; because apprehensions [fears] may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws to execute them in a tyrannical manner. . . .” — Baron de Montesquieu, Spirit of the Laws

Which solution would Baron de Montesquieu offer to avoid the enactment of tyrannical laws?

	granting freedom of speech
	reinstating absolute monarchies
	separating the branches of government
	limiting natural laws

6 One important result of the French Revolution was that

	France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
	the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
	political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
	France lost its spirit of nationalism

7 A result of British rule in India was the

	introduction of the caste system
	use of five-year economic plans
	adoption of a parliamentary system of government
	development of an anti-French foreign policy

8 John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau would be most likely to support

	a return to feudalism in Europe
	a government ruled by a divine right monarchy
	a society ruled by the Catholic Church
	the right of citizens to decide the best form of government

9 The French Revolution (1789), the Bolshevik Revolution (1917), and the Chinese Revolution (1949) were similar in that each led to

	military defeat by foreign powers
	the rise of dictatorships
	governments that were based on Communist principles
	rule by a parliamentary government

10 The term empire is best defined as

	a political unit that has a common religious faith
	a government ruled by the consent of the people
	an extensive territory under the rule of a single authority
	a country that requires conquered peoples to assimilate

11 King Louis XIV of France, Peter the Great of Russia, and Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire were all considered absolute rulers because they

	broke from the Roman Catholic Church
	helped feudal lords build secure castles
	determined government policies without the consent of their people
	instituted programs that provided more power to their parliaments

12 The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on

	fundamental religious beliefs
	the concept of divine right of kings
	laws of nature and reason
	traditional values

13 Which long-term effect did the Magna Carta and the establishment of Parliament have on England?

	The system of mercantilism was strengthened.
	The power of the monarchy was limited.
	The new American form of government was adopted.
	The influence of the middle class was reduced.

14 Israel is a country that has

	an abundance of oil
	a democratically elected government
	Islam as its official religion
	friendly ties to Jordan

15 The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they

	believed in the theory of divine right of kings
	were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
	resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
	wanted a communist form of government