Question

which of the following is an example of a theocracy?

a. an empire with a queen who takes advice only from her male advisers

b. a tribal society with one ruler who relies on his relatives for advice

c. a society in which decisions are made based on committee vote

d. a small kingdom where all laws are based on sacred texts

Explanation:

A theocracy is a system where religious authority governs, with laws/decisions rooted in sacred religious texts or doctrine. Option A describes a monarchy with gendered advisers, B is a tribal monarchy relying on kin, C is a committee-based system, none of which involve religious rule. Only D ties governance directly to sacred texts, fitting theocracy.

Answer:

D. A small kingdom where all laws are based on sacred texts