What is the meaning of the Greek root "demos" used in the word "Democracy"?

Roots of democracy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To Rule
People
Government
Power
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the meaning of the Greek root "kratos" used in the word "Democracy"?
To Rule
People
Government
Power
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Where did the ideas of democracy first start according to the text?
Ancient Rome
Ancient Athens
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Sparta
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the meaning of the word 'democracy' as defined in the text?
A government where only the elite rule
A government where there is no law
A government where people can influence law and vote for representatives
A government led by a single ruler
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'Ruler' ?
君主
统治者
皇帝
领导人
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
When did the first people arrive in Greece?
Around 50,000 B.C.
Around 10,000 B.C.
Around 5,000 B.C.
Around 1,000 B.C.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Between which years did early civilizations in Greece develop?
Between 3000 B.C. and 1500 B.C.
Between 2000 B.C. and 1000 B.C.
Between 1900 B.C. and 1400 B.C.
Between 2500 B.C. and 500 B.C.
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