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Where did the roots of democracy originate?
Where did the roots of democracy originate?
What is the British Parliament also known as?
What is the British Parliament also known as?
What is the original meaning of the term 'parliament'?
What is the original meaning of the term 'parliament'?
Which of the following countries has a parliament based on the British model?
Which of the following countries has a parliament based on the British model?
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What is a 'deme' in the context of ancient Athens?
What is a 'deme' in the context of ancient Athens?
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What was the primary reason behind the resistance of the barons against King John in 1215?
What was the primary reason behind the resistance of the barons against King John in 1215?
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What was the name of the document presented by the barons to King John in 1215?
What was the name of the document presented by the barons to King John in 1215?
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Who assisted and encouraged the barons in their resistance against King John?
Who assisted and encouraged the barons in their resistance against King John?
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When was the Magna Carta approved as a Royal Charter?
When was the Magna Carta approved as a Royal Charter?
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What was the outcome of the Magna Carta in the 17th century?
What was the outcome of the Magna Carta in the 17th century?
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What was the name of the upper house of the British Parliament that originated in the 11th century?
What was the name of the upper house of the British Parliament that originated in the 11th century?
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What was the original meaning of the term 'Parliament'?
What was the original meaning of the term 'Parliament'?
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In which century did the term 'Parliament' first emerge?
In which century did the term 'Parliament' first emerge?
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What was the purpose of the knights sent by the country sheriffs in the 13th century?
What was the purpose of the knights sent by the country sheriffs in the 13th century?
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What was the name of the first representative parliament called in 1295 CE?
What was the name of the first representative parliament called in 1295 CE?
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What was the composition of the Model Parliament in 1295 CE?
What was the composition of the Model Parliament in 1295 CE?
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What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution in 1688-89?
What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution in 1688-89?
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What was the main reason for the English Civil War?
What was the main reason for the English Civil War?
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What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in terms of the role of the monarch?
What was the outcome of the Glorious Revolution in terms of the role of the monarch?
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What is the role of the House of Lords in the British Parliament?
What is the role of the House of Lords in the British Parliament?
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What is the maximum duration of a parliamentary session in the UK?
What is the maximum duration of a parliamentary session in the UK?
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What event marked the end of the monarchic system in France?
What event marked the end of the monarchic system in France?
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What was the primary reason for the decline of noble authority in Western Europe?
What was the primary reason for the decline of noble authority in Western Europe?
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What was the result of the population of France doubling between 1715 and 1800?
What was the result of the population of France doubling between 1715 and 1800?
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What was the consequence of the expansion of colonies and the discovery of gold mines in Brazil?
What was the consequence of the expansion of colonies and the discovery of gold mines in Brazil?
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Who emerged as a young general and eventually declared himself the leader of France as 'first consul' in 1799?
Who emerged as a young general and eventually declared himself the leader of France as 'first consul' in 1799?
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What was the primary goal of the intellectuals known as philosophe?
What was the primary goal of the intellectuals known as philosophe?
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What was the consequence of the alignment of different sections of society, including the ruling class and reactionaries?
What was the consequence of the alignment of different sections of society, including the ruling class and reactionaries?
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What was the result of the meeting of the Estates General in 1789?
What was the result of the meeting of the Estates General in 1789?
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What was the consequence of the National Assembly's attempt to create a monarchical regime?
What was the consequence of the National Assembly's attempt to create a monarchical regime?
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What was the consequence of the French Revolution on other European countries?
What was the consequence of the French Revolution on other European countries?
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