Unit 1 Vocab

What major change in human life is referred to as the Neolithic Revolution?

• The development of writing systems

• The beginning of farming and the shift from hunting and gathering

• The invention of the wheel

• The establishment of trade routes

What is a monarchy?

• A government where power is held by elected representatives

• A government where power is in the hands of a single ruler, such as a king or queen

• A government where power is shared among multiple leaders

• A government where power is held by the people directly

Which of the following best describes the Neolithic Revolution?

• A period of technological advancements in metalworking

• A major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming

• The rise of industrialization and urbanization

• The development of democratic governments

What type of government is characterized by having a single ruler, such as a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

What is the basis of rule in an oligarchy?

• Wealth

• Military power

• Popular vote

• Religious authority

In a theocracy, who controls the government?

• Wealthy individuals

• Military leaders

• Religious leaders

• Elected officials

How is the ruler viewed in a theocracy?

• As a military leader

• As a divine figure

• As a wealthy individual

• As a common citizen

What is Direct Democracy?

• A government in which citizens rule directly rather than through representatives

• A system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of government

• A government ruled by a single individual

• A government where representatives are elected to make decisions

What is Bureaucracy?

• A government in which citizens rule directly rather than through representatives

• A system of departments and agencies formed to carry out the work of government

• A government ruled by a single individual

• A government where representatives are elected to make decisions

What is the belief in multiple gods called?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Deism