Ancient Greece influence

What type of government does the United States have?

• Monarchy

• Constitutional republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is the term used to refer to the men who wrote the U.S. Constitution?

• Founding Fathers

• Framers

• Senators

• Governors

What did the Framers worry about when creating the new government?

• Too much power to the states

• Too little power to the new government

• Too much power to the new government

• Both B and C

Which ancient civilizations did the Framers look to for guidance?

• Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece

• Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome

• Ancient Rome and Ancient China

• Ancient China and Ancient Egypt

Why was civic participation considered one of the most important responsibilities for adult male citizens in Ancient Greece, despite only they having voting rights

• Civic duties were primarily focused on military service rather than governance.
• Civic participation was crucial for citizens as it was their responsibility to influence governance and uphold democracy.

• Civic participation was only a privilege for wealthy citizens.
• Voting rights were extended to all residents, including women and slaves.

What was one of the most important responsibilities of a citizen in ancient Greece?

• Paying taxes

• Civic participation

• Military service

• Trade

What did the Greek city-states write down that served as a written constitution?

• Customs, rules, and laws

• Military strategies

• Trade agreements

• Religious texts

What was the main purpose of the Assembly (today we call it congress) in Athens?

• To elect a king

• To pass laws and vote on important matters

• To conduct trade

• To organize religious festivals

What other obligations do we have as citizens of the U.S. besides paying taxes?

• Paying bills

• Serving on juries and military service

• Trade and commerce

• Religious ceremonies

What is one significant achievement or contribution of Ancient Greece?

• The development of democracy.
• The invention of the wheel.
• The establishment of the Silk Road.
• The creation of the printing press.