Roots of Democracy

The Roman Republic developed the concept of government in which....

• the emperor ran the government

• citizens participated directly

• citizens elected representatives

• the king shared power with Parliament

The Magna Carta granted British citizens the right to...

• carry weapons
• pay taxes
• due process and trial by jury
• freedom of speech and religion

What form of government was first introduced in the city-state of Athens?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy
• Communism

Why is the Magna Carta an important document to the Founding Fathers of our constitution?

• It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
• It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
• It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
• It determined England's physical boundaries

In Ancient Greece, which group had the right to vote?

• Women

• Male Citizens

• Children

• Everybody

Followers of which religion believe Muhammad is a prophet?

• Islam
• Judaism
• Christianity
• Buddhism

Founder of Christianity

• Muhammed
• Abraham
• Jesus
• Confucius

Name of God for Muslims

• Yahweh
• Allah
• God
• Confucius

Define monotheistic

• Many Gods
• One God
• no gods
• All goods

A government ruled by a few powerful people.

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Tyranny