Ancient States Quiz

What is the most common social structure in the world today?

• States

• Tribes

• Chiefdoms

• Band societies

Which one is the biggest?

• tribes

• bands

• chiefdoms

• states

What was the population range of ancient states?

• 1,000 to 10,000

• 100 to 1,000

• 10,000 to 50 million

• 50 million to 100 million

Who held power in a state in ancient times?

• Religious leaders

• Military generals

• Elders of the community

• Ruler with organizations

What made economies more complicated in ancient states?

• Specialization of skills

• Barter system

• Limited resources

• Nomadic lifestyle

What was the main difference in ruler power between ancient and modern states?

• Rulers had limited power in ancient states

• Rulers were chosen by the military in ancient states

• Rulers were elected in ancient states

• Rulers had absolute power in ancient states

What was the status of individual rights in ancient societies?

• Only the rich had rights

• Everyone had equal rights

• Very little individual rights

• Individual rights were protected by the military

What was the situation of official borders in ancient states?

• Borders were protected by the military

• Borders were internationally recognized

• Borders were constantly changing

• Ancient states had no official borders

What title was generally used for the ruler of a state in English?

• King

• Shah

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

What was the connection that most ancient rulers claimed to have with the divine?

• Connection with the sun

• Connection with God

• Connection with animals

• Connection with nature