Democracy Quiz

What is a key characteristic of a democracy?

• Power is given to a king or queen.

• Power is given to the people who rule directly or elect representatives.

• Power is given to a small group of wealthy individuals.

• Power is given to military leaders.

Where did democracy have its beginnings?

• Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Ancient China and India

• Ancient Persia and Babylon

What type of democracy was used in Ancient Greece?

• Indirect democracy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

Who could participate in the government of Ancient Greece?

• All citizens over 18

• Only male citizens of Athens over 18

• All residents of Greece

• Only wealthy landowners

Why did Rome create the Roman Republic instead of a direct democracy?

• The population was too small.

• The population was too large.

• They wanted to follow Greek traditions.

• They preferred a monarchy.

How long did the Roman Republic system last?

• 100 years

• 250 years

• 500 years

• 750 years

What was a significant influence of Ancient Greece and Rome on England?

• The creation of a monarchy

• The development of a law-making body called Parliament

• The establishment of a military dictatorship

• The invention of the printing press

What did the Magna Carta establish about the king's power?

• The king's power should be absolute.

• The king's power should be limited by the people.

• The king's power should be increased by the people.

• The king's power should be shared with other kings.

Who were some of the Founding Fathers that included democratic ideas in American documents?

• George Washington and John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton

• John Hancock and Samuel Adams

What type of democracy did the Founding Fathers create in America?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy