31 Questions
Where did the roots of democracy originate?
Athens
What is the British Parliament also known as?
The Mother of Parliaments
What is the original meaning of the term 'parliament'?
A legislative assembly
Which of the following countries has a parliament based on the British model?
A former British colony
What is a 'deme' in the context of ancient Athens?
A unit of the polis
What was the primary reason behind the resistance of the barons against King John in 1215?
The king's seizure of lands from the boroughs and rising taxes
What was the name of the document presented by the barons to King John in 1215?
The Magna Carta
Who assisted and encouraged the barons in their resistance against King John?
The Archbishop of Canterbury
When was the Magna Carta approved as a Royal Charter?
June 15, 1215
What was the outcome of the Magna Carta in the 17th century?
It was used as an instrument to argue against the powers of kings and monarchs
What was the name of the upper house of the British Parliament that originated in the 11th century?
House of Lords
What was the original meaning of the term 'Parliament'?
A place of discussion
In which century did the term 'Parliament' first emerge?
13th century
What was the purpose of the knights sent by the country sheriffs in the 13th century?
To extend financial advice
What was the name of the first representative parliament called in 1295 CE?
Model Parliament
What was the composition of the Model Parliament in 1295 CE?
Two knights from each county, two burgesses from each borough, and two citizens from each city
What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution in 1688-89?
It led to the deposition of James II and the rise of William and Mary to the throne
What was the main reason for the English Civil War?
The king's attempt to raise an army against the wishes of the Parliament
What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in terms of the role of the monarch?
The monarch's power decreased significantly
What is the role of the House of Lords in the British Parliament?
It is the upper chamber of the Parliament and has limited powers
What is the maximum duration of a parliamentary session in the UK?
5 years
What event marked the end of the monarchic system in France?
The French Revolution of 1789
What was the primary reason for the decline of noble authority in Western Europe?
The decline of the feudal system
What was the result of the population of France doubling between 1715 and 1800?
An increase in the demand for land
What was the consequence of the expansion of colonies and the discovery of gold mines in Brazil?
Economic prosperity
Who emerged as a young general and eventually declared himself the leader of France as 'first consul' in 1799?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the primary goal of the intellectuals known as philosophe?
To advocate for social reforms
What was the consequence of the alignment of different sections of society, including the ruling class and reactionaries?
The Aristocratic Revolution of 1787-89
What was the result of the meeting of the Estates General in 1789?
The declaration of the National Assembly
What was the consequence of the National Assembly's attempt to create a monarchical regime?
The trial and execution of Louis XVI
What was the consequence of the French Revolution on other European countries?
The spread of revolutionary ideas
Learn about the origins of democracy in ancient Athens and its evolution in Great Britain, including the development of parliamentary democracy and the role of the British Parliament. Explore the concept of 'deme' and how it influenced the formation of democratic state structures. Test your knowledge on the emergence of democratic institutions in Great Britain.
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