#1
Which governance system was characterized by the existence of feudal lords and vassals?
Feudalism
ExplanationFeudal system where land is exchanged for loyalty and military service.
#2
Which governance system is characterized by power being vested in a single individual, typically a monarch?
Autocracy
ExplanationSystem of government where one person has unlimited power and authority.
#3
Who is considered the author of 'The Art of War', a treatise on military strategy?
Sun Tzu
ExplanationAncient Chinese military strategist known for his book on warfare tactics.
#4
Which document outlines the principles of separation of powers in governance?
The Magna Carta
ExplanationMedieval document that limits the power of the king and emphasizes the principle of the rule of law.
#5
Which ancient civilization developed one of the earliest known systems of codified law?
Ancient Mesopotamia
ExplanationMesopotamian civilization known for the Code of Hammurabi.
#6
Which governance system emphasizes the rule of law and individual rights?
Liberal democracy
ExplanationSystem of government based on democracy, individual rights, and the rule of law.
#7
Who wrote 'The Social Contract' which explored the concept of a social contract between rulers and the ruled?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
ExplanationEnlightenment philosopher who discussed the idea of the social contract.
#8
Which ancient civilization developed a complex bureaucracy and legal system?
Ancient Rome
ExplanationCivilization known for its elaborate legal system and government structure.
#9
Who wrote 'The Prince', a treatise on political realism and leadership?
Niccolò Machiavelli
ExplanationItalian Renaissance political philosopher known for his pragmatic views on leadership.
#10
Which ancient Greek city-state is often credited with laying the foundations of democracy?
Athens
ExplanationCity-state known for its democratic government and philosophical achievements.
#11
Who is considered the 'Father of Modern Political Science'?
Aristotle
ExplanationGreek philosopher who wrote extensively on politics, ethics, and logic.
#12
Which document established the principle of 'no taxation without representation'?
The English Bill of Rights
Explanation1689 document that limited the power of the monarchy and outlined the rights of Parliament.
#13
Which political philosopher is associated with the concept of 'natural rights'?
John Locke
ExplanationEnlightenment thinker who argued for natural rights like life, liberty, and property.
#14
Which document established the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty'?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Explanation1789 French document that proclaimed the rights of individuals.
#15
Which document established the concept of habeas corpus, ensuring the right to a fair trial?
The Magna Carta
ExplanationMedieval document that protects individuals from unlawful imprisonment.
#16
Who is often credited with the concept of 'divine right of kings'?
James I of England
ExplanationBelief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God.
#17
Who is known for his work 'The Leviathan', which argued for the necessity of strong central authority?
Thomas Hobbes
ExplanationEnglish philosopher who wrote about the social contract and the need for a powerful government.