WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A system of government in which religion or religious leaders rule is called
A
democracy
B
communism
C
monarchy
D
theocracy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Theocracy is a form of government in which one or more deities are recognized as supreme ruling authorities, giving divine guidance to human intermediaries who manage the government’s daily affairs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The world’s sole remaining Christian theocracy, Vatican City is the global headquarters of the Catholic church.

Detailed explanation-3: -Theocracy is defined as “government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided” or “a state governed by a theocracy” (Merriam-Webster). Theocracy countries include Vatican City, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Terms to Know theocracy a government in which the same. person is the political and religious leader. pharaoh ruler of ancient Egypt. bureaucrat government official.

Detailed explanation-5: -The term theocracy was first used by Jewish priest, historian, and military leader Flavius Josephus in the first century AD to describe the characteristic government of the Jews.

Detailed explanation-6: -A theocracy is a type of government that is ruled by a divine being or religious texts. In this form of government, religious doctrines are used to rule the country.

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