Ancient Greece and Rome, Democracy

Where did the word "democracy" originate?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Greece

• China

What does the Greek word "demos" mean?

• Rule

• People

• Government

• Law

What does the similarity between ancient Greece and the pre-Civil War United States highlight about democracy?

• It always promotes equality

• It can legalize and justify exploitation

• It is always fair

• It eliminates class differences

What did Athens conquer between 550 and 400 BC?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Much of present-day Greece

• Carthage

According to Aristotle, who should ideally be slaves?

• Those who cultivate the land

• Those who work in artisan workshops

• Those who serve in the navy

• Those who are philosophers

What did Aristotle believe about the temperament of slaves?

• They should be spirited in temperament

• They should be industrious in work and immune to rebellion

• They should be educated

• They should be from one people

What did the Roman ruling class view those who performed work as?

• Equals

• Less than human

• Valuable assets

• Free citizens

Who led the most famous slave revolt against Rome in the Third Servile War?

• Julius Caesar

• Hannibal

• Spartacus

• Crassus

Who was the Roman general that captured and crucified 6,600 former slaves after the revolt?

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• Crassus

• Augustus

What was the system of class rule in ancient Greece and Rome called?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy