Europe Review

What can you infer from the fact that more than half the world's countries are democracies?

• Half are entitled to vote in the U.S.
• Half of the world has very little say in government
• Half the world's people don't know what elections are.
• Half the people live in U.S. and Europe

What effect did geography have on Greece in its early development?

• Mountainous terrain led to the creation of city-states
• Lack of natural sea ports
• Inland location hindered trade
• Abundant resources made it self-sufficent

Which civilization influenced the architecture of US capitals?

• Chinese
• Egyptian
• Phoenician
• Roman

Democracy originated in which society?

• Chinese
• Egypt
• Greek
• Roman

The Roman established a republic. What was this?

• Rule by family line
• Rule by divine leader
• Form of government by the few
• Form of representative government

Placing limits on government is important to allow for ...

• crime reduction
• military strength
• personal freedoms
• economic restrictions

How are the U.S. and the Roman Republic alike?

• Both hold elections every 4 years
• Both allow ALL citizens to vote
• Both have a powerful chief executive
• Both have 3 branches of gov.

How did Athenian democracy differ from Roman Republicanism?

• Athens slaves/women couldn't vote; Rome they could.
• Rome had a emperor; Athens did not.
• Rome landowners were not able to vote; Athens they could.
• Athens had direct democracy; Rome had elected representatives

Which identifies why political borders change over time?

• River dry up and mountains erode
• Shift of government or overthrow of power due to war/revolution
• New president is elected
• Economy is strong and purchases more ports

A long term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was...

• Increase in the number of farms
• Decline in international trade
• General rise in standard of living
• A strengthening of economic power of the nobility