Britain, North America, and France

Q.

Draw up a list of democratic rights we enjoy today whose origins could be traced to the French Revolution.

Q. The British had established ____ colonies along with the east coast of North America.

1. 7
2. 13
3. 19
4. 23

Q. Which among the following was not a main focus of democracy in France during the nineteenth century?

1. Freedom
2. Economic Equality
3. Justice
4. Political Equality

Q. Which of the following statements are true?

1. The British monarchical system underwent drastic changes during the years 1688–89.
2. Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau were among the influential thinkers of the early medieval period.
3. After gaining independence, the US framed a democratic constitution which came into force in 1789.
4. The French Revolution lasted between 1789-99. France revolted against the king and overthrew the monarchy.

Q. Assertion: British monarchical system underwent drastic changes during the years 1688–89.
Reason: A parliamentary democracy was established in Britain, restricting the powers of the king.

1. Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
2. Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
3. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
4. Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Q. According to the principle of universal adult franchise, which of the following characteristics of identity can determine a person's right to vote?

1. Class
2. Gender
3. Age
4. Race