Democracy in England Part One - What WE Know

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What 2 ancient civilizations deeply influenced our ideas about freedom, the value of the individual, our forms of government, and our systems of laws? Options: Egypt and Mesopotamia, India and China, Africa and India, Greece and Rome

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Greece and Rome

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Who gave the world its first democracy? Options: Israel, Rome, Vatican City, Athens

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Athens

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Which of the following was an influence on Western democratic thought first seen in ancient Greece? Options: Every person of every class should have the right to vote and hold office., Rulers are responsible to God for their actions., People should obey the laws of ethical monotheism, Citizens can help make laws and govern as proud and free human beings.

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Citizens can help make laws and govern as proud and free human beings.

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Greek philosophers influenced later democratic thought by __________.

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questioning the role of government and the qualities of a good leader

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A king or queen with complete power over the government and over the lives of the people is a/an

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absolute monarch

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Which of these was a right guaranteed to the English citizens in the English Bill of Rights? Options: the ability to elect their king/queen, no cruel or unjust punishments, no more taxes

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no cruel or unjust punishments

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What kept England from being an absolute monarchy?

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Political power was shared with Parliament

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What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies

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the Magna Carta

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Why was King John forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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to force the monarchy to give up power

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This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document? knights, nobles, peasants, serfs

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nobles