Ancient Influences on Government

​SS.7.CGG.1.1 Ancient Greek Influences on America

​Known as the birthplace of democracy

Poll

Do you agree with the ancient Greek definition of "citizen"?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do you agree with the ancient Greek practice of ostracism?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What is the origin of the word "democracy"?

• From the Greek words "demos" and "kratos"

• From the Roman words "populus" and "imperium"

• From the Latin words "domus" and "rex"

• From the Egyptian words "pharaoh" and "ma'at"

Multiple Choice

What does the Greek word "polis" refer to?

• A type of ancient Greek ship

• A Greek temple

• A city-state or independent government

• A form of ancient Greek art

Multiple Choice

What type of government did Athens originally have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

Multiple Choice

How was the power of the government in Athens separated?

• Into two groups: the Senate and the People

• Into four groups: the King, the Nobles, the Clergy, and the Peasants

• Into three groups: the Assembly, the Council of 500, and the courts

• Into one group: the Monarch

Multiple Choice

What type of government did Ancient Athens transition to?

• Representative Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Multiple Choice

What form of government does the United States have?

• Direct Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

Word Cloud

What ideas, principles, or contributions from ancient Greece have influenced the development of American society and government?