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Which type of government is characterized by a ruler inheriting their position by birth or marriage?
Which type of government is characterized by a ruler inheriting their position by birth or marriage?
- Democracy
- Monarchy (correct)
- Oligarchy
- Republic
What is the main difference between an empire and a federation?
What is the main difference between an empire and a federation?
- An empire is a large polity ruling over territories outside its borders, while a federation is a small polity ruling within its borders
- An empire is ruled by a supreme ruler, while a federation is ruled by an oligarchy
- An empire consists of separate states or territories, while a federation consists of autonomous states and peoples (correct)
- An empire is an extensive state, while a federation is a small state
What is the term used for a family in which members become rulers one after another?
What is the term used for a family in which members become rulers one after another?
- Dynasty (correct)
- Empire
- Monarchy
- Federation
What are inscriptions on pillars and rock surfaces known as?
What are inscriptions on pillars and rock surfaces known as?
Which type of society is one of the earliest on Earth?
Which type of society is one of the earliest on Earth?