Development of Democracy - Practice Quiz 1 (Readings 1-3)

According to the text, what is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by a few powerful people
• A government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives
• A government controlled by one person
• A government ruled by the noble class

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It limited the power of the English monarch and placed restrictions on taxation.
• It established the first written collection of Roman laws.
• It increased the power of the assembly in Athens.
• It introduced the idea of direct democracy in Athens.

How did the Renaissance contribute to the growth of democracy?

• It led to an interest in the works of the Greeks and Romans, and focused on the importance of the individual.
• It started a religious reform movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church.
• It created a system of laws that protected people's rights and established due process of law.
• It increased the power of Parliament and established a constitutional monarchy.

What was the significance of the Petition of Right?

• It demanded an end to taxing without consent and military government in peacetime.
• It limited the power of the English monarch and placed restrictions on taxation.
• It increased the power of Parliament and established a constitutional monarchy.
• It established the first written collection of Roman laws.

Who ruled England during the Glorious Revolution?

• Oliver Cromwell
• Charles II
• James II
• William and Mary

What is common law?

• A form of trial by jury that began in the 12th century.
• A system of laws created by the Romans.
• Customs and principles established over time that became the basis of legal systems.
• A document drawn up by nobles in 1215 guaranteeing basic political rights in England.

What were two beliefs of the Hebrews according to Judaism?

• Belief in one god and acting responsibly toward others.
• Belief in the divine right of kings and the importance of the individual.
• Belief in the worth of the individual and the equality of people before God.
• Belief in the duty of individuals and the community to help oppressed people.

What did the Romans create in 451 B.C.?

• The Twelve Tables
• The Code of Justinian
• The Magna Carta
• The Petition of Right

What was the role of Parliament in England's government?

• To exercise authority and make decisions for the country
• To limit the power of the monarch and pass laws
• To rule directly without representatives
• To elect the leaders who make government decisions

What were some important principles of Roman law?

• Equal treatment under the law, innocent until proven guilty, and the burden of proof rests with the accuser
• The duty of individuals and the community to help oppressed people
• The worth of the individual and the responsibility of the community to help its unfortunate members
• The importance of the individual and the right to interpret the Bible for themselves