Influences of Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Judeo-Christian

What is the origin of the word "democracy"?

• From the Greek words "demos" and "kratos"

• From the Latin words "domus" and "rex"

• From the Roman words "populus" and "imperium"

• From the Egyptian words "pharaoh" and "ma'at"

What does the Greek word "polis" refer to?

• A type of ancient Greek ship

• A city-state or independent government

• A Greek temple

• A form of ancient Greek art

Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the birthplace of democracy?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

What was a significant geographical feature of ancient Greece that influenced its political structure?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Plains

What type of government did Athens originally have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

In an oligarchy, who makes the decisions?

• The entire population

• A small group of people

• Elected officials

• A single ruler

What is a direct democracy?

• A system where a king rules

• A system where elected officials make decisions

• A system where every person has the power to be involved in every governmental decision

• A system where a small group makes all decisions

What was the name of the written constitution in Athens?

• Magna Carta

• Athenian Code

• Athenaion Politeia

• Roman Law

How was the power of the government in Athens separated?

• Into two groups: the Senate and the People

• Into three groups: the Assembly, the Council of 500, and the courts

• Into four groups: the King, the Nobles, the Clergy, and the Peasants

• Into one group: the Monarch

What was the role of the Council in ancient Athens?

• To make laws

• To serve on juries

• To oversee the daily running of government

• To participate in civic activities