Origins of Government

What did direct democracy in ancient Greece require?

• Citizens to vote for representatives

• Citizens to participate directly in government actions

• Citizens to pay taxes

• Citizens to serve in the military

Who were considered "all the citizens" in ancient Greece?

• All adults

• Only male citizens over the age of 18

• Only landowners

• Everyone living in the city

What architectural feature did the ancient Greeks design that is still used today?

• Bridges

• Columns

• Domes

• Arches

What is one of the purposes of the amphitheaters designed by the ancient Greeks?

• Sports events

• Dramas and plays

• Political meetings

• Religious ceremonies

Which philosopher is known for being a student of Socrates?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

• Epicurus

Which philosopher is known for the method of questioning to gain truth?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Thales

Which philosopher is known for the concept of "Forms"?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Zeno

Why did the leaders decide that a direct democracy wouldn't work?

• They had too few citizens

• They had a small area

• They had a large area and a lot of citizens

• They preferred monarchy

What did Roman aqueducts use to cross valleys?

• Tunnels

• Bridges

• Boats

• Ladders

Which ancient civilization is known for its democracy?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Persian