Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: US Hegemony in World Politics

Question:

The root of the word ‘hegemony’ lies in which of the following language?

Options:

Latin

Spanish

French

Classical Greeks

Correct Answer:

Classical Greeks

Explanation:

The roots of the word hegemony lie in classical Greek. The word implies the leadership or predominance of one state, and was originally used to denote the preponderant position of Athens vis-à-vis the other city-states of ancient Greece.