Society & Politics

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz
King Features Syndicate

Published Monday, May 4, 2009

Subject: SOCIETY AND POLITICS
(e.g., Cowboys in Argentina are called ___. Answer: Gauchos.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Montezuma was emperor of this civilization.
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2. The Minoan civilization existed on this island.
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3. Mikhail Gorbachev's glasnost meant openness, and perestroika meant ___.
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Term for the bodyguard of the Roman emperors.
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5. Antonio Salazar was dictator of this country from 1932 to 1968.
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6. The Balfour Declaration supported the creation of this state.
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. Term for an individual of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
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8. People from Etruria, a pre-Roman civilization in central Italy.
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9. Term for the samurai code of conduct, meaning "way of the warrior."
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ANSWERS:
1. Aztecs.
2. Crete.
3. Reform.
4. Praetorian Guard.
5. Portugal.
6. Israel.
7. Helot.
8. Etruscans.
9. Bushido.