In the US, they have them in the Fall. Other countries have them in Spring. Some countries, alas, do not have them. What do you know about. . .

Multiple choice.

1. What did an ancient Athenian citizen use for a ballot?
   
   1. An astrakhan.
   2. An afghan.
   3. An ostracon.
   4. A pebble.
2. When did China hold its first elections?
   
   1. 1998.
   2. 1912.
   3. 1998 BC.
   4. Never.
3. In ancient Rome, how did you register to vote?
   
   1. You had to join a party, like the Italian Democrats.
   2. You had to become a member of a tribe.
   3. You had to prove you had already been in the army.
   4. You had to prove you had paid the Vestal Virgin tax.
4. In ancient Rome, what did candidates wear?
   
   1. Blue ties for progressives, red ties for traditionalists.
   2. Nothing, to show their battle scars.
   3. Purple togas.
   4. White togas.
5. Which of these countries has the oldest parliamentary system?
   
   1. The UK.
   2. The USA.
   3. India.
   4. Iceland.
6. If you were Elector of Brandenburg, what did your title mean?
   
   1. You had to run for office and be elected.
   2. You got to vote for the Holy Roman Emperor.
   3. You were considered part of the Chosen People.
   4. You owed allegiance to the King of Spain.
7. In the 18th Century, how did you become a leader of the Iroquois?
   
   1. You inherited the title from your father.
   2. You inherited the title from your mother.
   3. You won an election.
   4. You defeated another leader in battle.
8. What power did Iroquois women have in government?
   
   1. The power of impeachment.
   2. The power of choosing candidates.
   3. No power at all.
   4. The power to host debates.
9. In the 21st Century, how do you become Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation?
   
   1. You are appointed by Congress.
   2. You are given an honorary degree by the Tribal Council.
   3. You prove that you are descended from John Ross.
   4. You win an election.
10. Which country gave women limited voting rights first?
    
    1. The UK.
    2. The USA.
    3. Sweden.
    4. Prussia.

How politically savvy were you when it came to other people's electoral history? Click the picture to find out.

Dmitri Gheorgheni

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