USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best definition of the term theocracy?
A
a colony established for religious reasons
B
a government based on religious principles
C
a conflict between different religious groups
D
a religious group created during the Reformation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Theocracy is the exercise of political power by the clergy or laity of a particular religion, usually, although not necessarily, claiming to be acting primarily on behalf of a divinity and governing according to its principles and requirements.

Detailed explanation-2: -theocracy, government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. Theocracy, government by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

Detailed explanation-4: -: government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

Detailed explanation-5: -One of the most well-known theocratic governments was that of Ancient Egypt. Though it is divided into different periods, the theocratic monarchy of Egypt lasted for about 3, 000 years. In Egypt, the pharaoh was seen as a divine connection to the gods.

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