Political Thought Quiz 1 (20 MCQs)

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1. What was the significance of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934 concerning Manuel L. Quezon's political goals?

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

Correct Answer: A) A.

3. First paper in Tamil Nadu to publish political cartoons

Correct Answer: C) India.

4. Which Greek city-state was the largest and most powerful?

Correct Answer: A) Athens.

5. Machiavelli's famous phrase "the ends justify the means" reflects his views on:a) b) c) d)

Correct Answer: B) Political expediency.

6. According to Machiavelli, what is the primary concern of a ruler?

Correct Answer: C) The preservation of power.

7. Direct Democracy can be best described as .....

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

Correct Answer: D) 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?

Correct Answer: E) 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

Correct Answer: D) D.

11. Aristotle wanted to reduce government corruption and oppression by

Correct Answer: D) Combining democracy with monarchy and aristocracy.

12. Name the political thinker whose quote is mentioned in the picture?

Correct Answer: A) Karl Marx.

13. According to Jean Jacques Rousseau, what made all people, both men and women, equal?

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

Correct Answer: D) Some liberals and all radicals.

15. Where did the Renaissance begin?

Correct Answer: C) Italy.

16. What role did Cleisthenes play in developing democracy?

Correct Answer: A) Balance the power of the rich and poor.

17. The Protestant religion was started .....

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?

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?

Correct Answer: B) The Glorious Revolution.

20. This man was influenced by the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights

Correct Answer: D) James Madison.