Ancient Greece and Democracy Quiz

What civilization is known as the birthplace of democracy?

• The Roman Empire

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Greece

• The Persian Empire

Who holds the political power in a democracy?

• A single ruler

• The military

• The people

• Religious leaders

Where does the word 'democracy' come from?

• Latin

• French

• Greek

• German

What is a polis?

• A marketplace

• A city-state

• A type of government

• A religious temple

What word or words are related to the word 'polis'?

• Politics

• Police

• Policy

• All of the above

What city-state was most influential on the ideas of the Founding Fathers?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

How does an oligarchy differ from a democracy?

• In an oligarchy, a few people have all the power.

• In a democracy, a few people have all the power.

• An oligarchy is a form of democracy.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

What is the key difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

• In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws themselves.

• In a representative democracy, citizens vote on laws themselves.

• A direct democracy has no elected officials.

• A representative democracy is a form of oligarchy.

Where will we find a description of the structure, powers, and duties of a government in most democracies?

• In the nation's constitution.

• In the nation's anthem.

• In the nation's folklore.

• In the nation's oligarchy.

What part of government made the laws for Athens?

• The Assembly.

• The Senate.

• The Monarchy.

• The Council of Elders.