Judeo-Christian to Democratic Ideals

What concept did these religions emphasize about God?

• God as a distant ruler

• God as a single entity who created all people equal

• God as a mythological figure

• God as a natural force

What did Judaism teach about humans?

• Humans are inherently sinful

• Humans are created in the image of God with inherent dignity

• Humans are superior to all other creatures

• Humans are meant to dominate nature

What are the Ten Commandments described as in the text?

• A set of religious rituals

• A code of moral and ethical laws

• A collection of historical stories

• A guide to political governance

Who founded Christianity according to the text?

• Moses

• Muhammad

• Jesus of Nazareth

• Buddha

What did the development of democracy involve according to the text?

• A simple story with a single influence

• A complex story with roots in various cultures and philosophies

• A straightforward adoption of modern political theories

• A rejection of all religious influences

What did the Jewish tradition focus on in terms of behavior?

• Ethical behavior and responsibility

• Military prowess

• Economic success

• Political power

What concept did the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire further?

• Economic prosperity

• Human equality

• Military strength

• Technological advancement

What did the emphasis on equality in Christianity contribute to in ancient Rome?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The gradual shift away from hierarchical structures

• The increase in military conquests

What period in Europe rediscovered the classical ideas of Greece and Rome?

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Resistance

• The Enlightenment

What did the renewed interest in classical thought and Judeo-Christian emphasis on individual worth contribute to?

• The rise of humanism

• The decline of democracy

• The spread of feudalism

• The increase in religious wars