Social Studies Flashcard

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What is a complex society with its own culture, government, and technology called?

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Civilization

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What term describes things that are given or done to help something?

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Contributions

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Which system of government allows people to choose their leaders? Options: Oligarchy, Direct Democracy, Democracy, Representative Democracy

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Democracy

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What is the term for the ways in which a group of people adds to the arts, traditions, and knowledge of society?

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Cultural Contributions

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What period in ancient Greek history is known for its art, philosophy, and the birth of democracy?

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Classical Greece

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What are the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate among individuals or parties having power?

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Politics

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What is the pursuit of knowledge and ideas through study, discussion, and reflection called?

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Intellectual Life

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What is a form of government in which a small group of people have control over a country or organization?

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Oligarchy

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What type of democracy involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

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Representative Democracy

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What is a form of democracy in which people vote on issues directly rather than through representatives?

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Direct Democracy