This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Thought > Classical > Political Thought – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Thought Quiz 1 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What was the significance of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934 concerning Manuel L. Quezon's political goals? A) It granted the Philippines independence after a transition period. B) It established a colonial relationship between the Philippines and the United States. C) It granted the Philippines full statehood within the United States. D) It dissolved the government of Manuel L. Quezon. E) It was the deed of sale of the Philippines from Spain to the US. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It granted the Philippines independence after a transition period. 2. Who was the tutor of son of William Cavandish?a) Thomas Hobbes b)John Locke c)Rousseau d)J.S.Mill A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 3. First paper in Tamil Nadu to publish political cartoons A) Swadesamitran. B) India. C) Vijaya. D) Young India. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) India. 4. Which Greek city-state was the largest and most powerful? A) Athens. B) Sparta. C) Sicily. D) Macedonia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Athens. 5. Machiavelli's famous phrase "the ends justify the means" reflects his views on:a) b) c) d) A) Social justice. B) Political expediency. C) Moral virtue. D) Religious piety. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Political expediency. 6. According to Machiavelli, what is the primary concern of a ruler? A) The preservation of power. B) The welfare of the people. C) Moral righteousness. D) Religious conformity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The preservation of power. 7. Direct Democracy can be best described as ..... A) A system of government in which each citizen voted for everything. B) A system of government in which citizens elected representatives. C) A system of government in which god picked the best leaders. D) A system of government in which the Pope made big decisions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A system of government in which each citizen voted for everything. 8. Greek city-states began to form government ruled by the people, or by A) Tyrants. B) Democracies. C) Aristocracies. D) Cities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Democracies. 9. How did Andres Bonifacio's views on the role of the masses in the revolution differ from other Filipino leaders of his time? A) He supported a limited elite-led uprising. B) He believed in a grassroots revolution led by the common people. C) He believed that the liberation can only be achieved through armed struggle. D) He advocated for a foreign-led intervention to achieve independence. E) He focused solely on diplomatic solutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He believed that the liberation can only be achieved through armed struggle. 10. Who was the following influenced by Jeremy Bentham?a)John Locke b) David Humec) Thomas hobbes d) Peter Singer A) D. B) C. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 11. Aristotle wanted to reduce government corruption and oppression by A) Establishing a democracy. B) Letting women vote. C) Uniting the city states. D) Combining democracy with monarchy and aristocracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Combining democracy with monarchy and aristocracy. 12. Name the political thinker whose quote is mentioned in the picture? A) John Rawls. B) Karl Marx. C) B. Stinson. D) C. Bing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Karl Marx. 13. According to Jean Jacques Rousseau, what made all people, both men and women, equal? A) All people live and die the same way, thus no one is privileged or set apart. B) We are all born, live, and die. C) We all give up the same freedoms in exchange for law, order, and protection. D) Since we are all born from God, then we must all be equally special. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We all give up the same freedoms in exchange for law, order, and protection. 14. This group said that labour, enterprise and hard work of ALL the people must be valued and recognised A) Conservatives. B) All liberals. C) Radical. D) Some liberals and all radicals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Some liberals and all radicals. 15. Where did the Renaissance begin? A) France. B) Greece. C) Italy. D) England. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Italy. 16. What role did Cleisthenes play in developing democracy? A) Balance the power of the rich and poor. B) Paid jurors. C) Outlawed slavery based on debt. D) Establish four classes of citizenship. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Balance the power of the rich and poor. 17. The Protestant religion was started ..... A) When Martin Luther decided to challenge the Catholic Church. B) When Martin Luther decided to challenge the Roman Republic. C) When King John decided to challenge the religious noble class. D) When King John decided to challenge the Church of England. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When Martin Luther decided to challenge the Roman Republic. 18. How did the Hebrew code of justice differ from the other lock code's of the time? A) The Hebrew code was strict and oppressive. B) Hebrew code focused more on morality and ethics. C) The Hebrew code focused only on politics and economic issues. D) The Hebrew coach did not focus on individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hebrew code focused more on morality and ethics. 19. What do we call the revolution that ended with William and Mary signing the English Bill of Rights? A) The English Revolution. B) The Glorious Revolution. C) The American Revolution. D) The William and Mary Revolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The Glorious Revolution. 20. This man was influenced by the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights A) Napoleon. B) Thomas Jefferson. C) James Madison. D) George Washington. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) James Madison. 21. What is the definition of nationalism? A) A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society. B) A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation. C) A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration. D) The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation. 22. What is the basic principle that those who govern must obey the law? A) Constitutionalism. B) Bill of Rights. C) Preamble. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constitutionalism. 23. What Hebrew code focused more on morality and ethics and less on politics? A) Roman law. B) Divine right. C) Petition of right. D) The 10 Commandments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The 10 Commandments. 24. Which of the following governments allows its citizens to participate in the government? A) Oligarchy. B) Totalitarian dictatorship. C) Democracy. D) Absolute monarchy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Democracy. 25. Who believe that in an adult ideal society the government should be controlled by class of philosopher kings? A) Mohammed. B) Plato. C) Moses. D) Socrates. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plato. 26. Use the excerpt below to answer the question. 1. Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. 2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of ..... liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression.-Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 The provisions in this excerpt are based on the basic principle of A) Natural rights. B) Checks and balances. C) Universal suffrage. D) Class privileges. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Natural rights. 27. Which of the following quotes MOST CLEARLY reveals Machiavelli's pessimistic (negative) view of humanity? A) "It is necessary for a prince to understand how to use the methods of the beast and the man.". B) "Fear preserved you by a fear of punishment that never fails.". C) "In general men are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowards, covetous.". D) "It is much safer to be feared than loved.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "In general men are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowards, covetous.". 28. In what year did Machiavelli write The Prince? A) 1615. B) 1513. C) 1315. D) 1530. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1513. 29. The religion founded by Jesus is and added new ideas to Judiasm ..... A) Christianity. B) Judaism. C) Islam. D) Buddhism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Christianity. 30. The American Revolution and the Glorious Revolution in Britain both? A) Created tensions and led to wars between many nations. B) Created governments ruled by women. C) Created more democratic governments by ending the rule of monarchs. D) Created governments ruled by absolute monarchs. 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