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Which scenario best exemplifies a state of chaos?
Which scenario best exemplifies a state of chaos?
- A school following a strict schedule of classes and activities.
- A country holding নিয়মিত democratic elections.
- A city recovering from a natural disaster with widespread looting and breakdown of order. (correct)
- A business operating with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
What is the most likely outcome during an interregnum period in a monarchy?
What is the most likely outcome during an interregnum period in a monarchy?
- A period of uncertainty and potential power struggles. (correct)
- Strengthening of the existing government structures.
- Immediate selection of a new monarch with no disruption.
- Increased stability and consistent application of laws.
A military strategy involves surrounding an enemy's city, cutting off supplies, and waiting for them to surrender. What is this strategy called?
A military strategy involves surrounding an enemy's city, cutting off supplies, and waiting for them to surrender. What is this strategy called?
- Skirmish
- Siege (correct)
- Reconnaissance
- Ambush
Two countries are negotiating a trade agreement. Which of the following represents the initial document outlining the terms?
Two countries are negotiating a trade agreement. Which of the following represents the initial document outlining the terms?
When would martial law be most appropriately implemented?
When would martial law be most appropriately implemented?
Which of the following is most indicative of a dictatorial style of leadership?
Which of the following is most indicative of a dictatorial style of leadership?
A nation decides to transfer control of a territory to another country through a formal agreement. What is this process called?
A nation decides to transfer control of a territory to another country through a formal agreement. What is this process called?
A group of representatives is sent to another country to negotiate a trade deal. What is this group called?
A group of representatives is sent to another country to negotiate a trade deal. What is this group called?
What is the main goal of colonists in a new territory?
What is the main goal of colonists in a new territory?
A community is barely able to produce enough food to feed itself. What is this condition called?
A community is barely able to produce enough food to feed itself. What is this condition called?
A new technology is so advanced that it has almost completely replaced the older methods. How would you describe the impact of this technology?
A new technology is so advanced that it has almost completely replaced the older methods. How would you describe the impact of this technology?
Which of the following would be considered a commodity in international trade?
Which of the following would be considered a commodity in international trade?
After a series of meetings and discussions, everyone in the group agrees on a plan of action. What is this agreement called?
After a series of meetings and discussions, everyone in the group agrees on a plan of action. What is this agreement called?
A tax collector is trying to assess the value of a property. What are they doing?
A tax collector is trying to assess the value of a property. What are they doing?
A contract is found to be illegal and unenforceable. What happened to the contract?
A contract is found to be illegal and unenforceable. What happened to the contract?
Why might a business choose to barter with another business?
Why might a business choose to barter with another business?
A government requires all young men to enlist in the military. What is this called?
A government requires all young men to enlist in the military. What is this called?
A person lives in another country, but still identifies with their original homeland. What are these people called?
A person lives in another country, but still identifies with their original homeland. What are these people called?
A country implements a tax that requires every person to pay the same amount, regardless of income. What is this type of tax called?
A country implements a tax that requires every person to pay the same amount, regardless of income. What is this type of tax called?
What principle does the 'separation of church and state' establish?
What principle does the 'separation of church and state' establish?
Flashcards
Chaos
Chaos
A condition or place of great disorder or confusion.
Legitimate
Legitimate
Conforming to the law or to rules.
Interregnum
Interregnum
A period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes.
Siege
Siege
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Protocol
Protocol
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Imperial
Imperial
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Martial Law
Martial Law
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Principalities
Principalities
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Protectorate
Protectorate
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Kaiser
Kaiser
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Parliament
Parliament
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Ceded
Ceded
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Dictatorial
Dictatorial
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Delegation
Delegation
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Colonist
Colonist
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Subsistence
Subsistence
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Virtually
Virtually
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Consensus
Consensus
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Conscription
Conscription
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Self-sufficient
Self-sufficient
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Study Notes
- Chaos is a state of great disorder or confusion.
- Legitimate means conforming to the law or rules.
- Interregnum is a period when normal government is suspended.
Military and Political Terms
- Siege is a military operation to compel surrender by cutting off supplies.
- Protocol refers to official procedures or rules governing affairs of state.
- Imperial relates to an empire.
- Martial Law is imposed by military forces when civil authority breaks down.
- Principalities are the position or territory ruled by a prince.
- A Protectorate is a state controlled and protected by another.
- Kaiser is a German emperor.
- Parliament is the highest legislature.
- Ceded means to surrender possession of, usually by treaty.
- Dictatorial describes a ruler with total power.
- Delegation is a body of delegates or representatives.
Colonialism and Economics
- Colonist is a settler in a colony.
- Subsistence is maintaining oneself at a minimum level.
- Virtually means for the most part.
- Commodity is a raw material that can be bought and sold.
- Consensus is a general agreement.
- Assessor evaluates property for taxation.
- Voided means having no legal force or effect.
- Survey means to look carefully and thoroughly.
- Prosperous means flourishing financially.
- Antagonize means to cause someone to become hostile.
- Upward Mobility is rising to a higher social class.
- Conscription is compulsory enlistment for state service.
- Self-sufficient means needing no outside help in satisfying basic needs.
- Head-tax is a uniform tax imposed on each person.
- Separation of Church and State establishes government neutrality toward religion.
Additional Terms
- Intern is a trainee who works to gain experience.
- Expatriate lives outside their native country.
- Replicas are exact copies, often smaller scale.
- Manila Hemp is a plant fiber used for rope.
- Preferential involves favor or privilege.
- Barter is exchanging goods without using money.
- Creditor is someone to whom money is owed.
- Capital is the area of a country with primary status.
- El Nino is a climate pattern affecting the equatorial Pacific.
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