History Quiz

A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government is called an _______.

• empire

• republic

• federation

• confederation

A collection of written laws and rules is known as a _______.

• code of laws

• constitution

• statute

• ordinance

Wealth sent from one country or ruler to another as a sign that the other is superior is called _______.

• tribute

• tax

• gift

• donation

A military blockade and attack on a city to force it to surrender is known as a _______.

• siege

• ambush

• retreat

• skirmish

The way a region or country uses resources to produce and sell or trade goods and services to meet people’s needs and wants is called the _______.

• economy

• geography

• politics

• culture

A city that is the center of government is referred to as the _______.

• capital

• metropolis

• suburb

• village