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Greek and Roman Influences on American Government

Greek and Roman Influences on American Government

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Shandra Rogers

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9 Slides • 10 Questions

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Which phrase best describes what we are learning in this lesson?

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How ancient Greece and Rome influenced U.S. government

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How modern Europe influenced U.S. government

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How ancient China influenced U.S. government

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How the Bill of Rights was written

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Multiple Choice

Which civilization used direct democracy where citizens voted on laws themselves?

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Greece

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Rome

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United States

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Egypt

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Multiple Choice

In a republic, who makes the laws?

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Elected representatives

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Kings

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Everyone directly

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Judges

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Multiple Choice

How did the Roman idea of separation of powers influence the structure of the U.S. government?

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It led to the creation of three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

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It established a monarchy in the U.S.

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It allowed only one group to have all the power.

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It eliminated the need for laws.

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Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of separation of powers?

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To stop one branch from becoming too powerful

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To make government faster

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To give all power to the president

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To get rid of the courts

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Multiple Choice

Which phrase means laws apply to everyone, even leaders?

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Rule of Law

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Bill of Rights

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Constitution

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Checks and Balances

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Multiple Choice

Which is one thing you should be able to do by the end of this lesson?

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Explain how ideas from Greece and Rome show up in the U.S. government

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List all U.S. presidents

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Draw the U.S. flag

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Name every U.S. state

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Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a civic duty?

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Voting

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Watching TV

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Shopping

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Playing video games

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between Greek democracy and the Roman Republic?

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Greek democracy allowed citizens to vote directly on laws, while the Roman Republic had elected representatives make laws.

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Greek democracy was a monarchy, while the Roman Republic was a dictatorship.

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Greek democracy had no voting, while the Roman Republic allowed everyone to vote.

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Greek democracy and the Roman Republic were both ruled by kings.

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Multiple Choice

Which is part of the success criteria for this lesson?

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I can give examples of Greek and Roman ideas used today

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I can name all modern countries in Europe

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I can write the Pledge of Allegiance

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I can describe the Industrial Revolution

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