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Political Milestones and Origins

Government & Politics

A collection of questions focusing on the origins and notable firsts in global government and political history.

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10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Apr 19, 2026

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1 Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the world's first democracy?
  • A Ancient Egypt
  • B Ancient Greece
  • C Ancient Rome
  • D Ancient China
2 Who was the first woman to be elected as the head of a government in the world?
  • A Margaret Thatcher
  • B Indira Gandhi
  • C Sirimavo Bandaranaike
  • D Golda Meir
3 What is the name of the oldest written legal code, established by a Babylonian king?
  • A The Magna Carta
  • B The Twelve Tables
  • C The Code of Hammurabi
  • D The Justinian Code
4 In which country was the first modern written constitution adopted in 1787?
  • A United Kingdom
  • B United States
  • C France
  • D Australia
5 Which document, signed in 1215, was the first to limit the powers of a king?
  • A The Magna Carta
  • B The Bill of Rights
  • C The Declaration of Independence
  • D The Petition of Right
6 Which nation was the first in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections?
  • A New Zealand
  • B United States
  • C Sweden
  • D Canada
7 The first parliament in history, known as the Althing, was established in which country?
  • A Norway
  • B Denmark
  • C Iceland
  • D Finland
8 Which country established the first cabinet-style government in the 18th century?
  • A Great Britain
  • B Germany
  • C Spain
  • D Japan
9 What was the first international organization created to maintain world peace after World War I?
  • A United Nations
  • B European Union
  • C League of Nations
  • D NATO
10 Who was the first person to serve as the President of the United States?
  • A Thomas Jefferson
  • B Benjamin Franklin
  • C John Adams
  • D George Washington
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