The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution Quiz Questions | Quiz: Preface and Part I, Chapters 1-2 to Part III, Chapters 19-21

Quiz: Preface and Part I, Chapters 1-2 to Part III, Chapters 19-21

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. When did Warren Hastings decide to apply the Dharmasastra to the Hindus, Islamic law to the Muslims, and some version of English "Justice, Equity, and Good Conscience" to all other cases?
a) 1774.
b) 1775.
c) 1772.
d) 1779.

2. How many staff did the director of prayer have in the Han Dynasty?
a) 35.
b) 498.
c) 36.
d) 15.

3. What were the agnatic descent groups described by Fustel de Coulanges known as in Rome?
a) Protus.
b) Humtes.
c) Kalix.
d) Gentes.

4. What did Pollock and Maitland write about the king?
a) That he was not above the law.
b) That he would not...
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