Europe

The house of the German legislature that is elected by the citizens is the _____.

• Bundestag

• Bundesrat

What type of government is run by the richest and most powerful citizens?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

What does the word "Democracy" mean?

• "rule by the government"

• "rule by the many"

• "rule by the wealthy"

• "rule by the people"

The upper class in Greece was called

• aristocracy 

• monarchy 

• oligarchy 

• tryanny

A city-state which favored democracy and a well-rounded education. 
(Also, the largest city-state by a wide margin)

• Sparta

• Athens

• Delphi

• Corinth

Which of these would you find in a "more developed" economy?

• High life expectancy rates

• High literacy rates

• Low rates of poverty

• All of the above

After World War 2, which country was trying to turn all other countries communist?

• Germany

• France

• Russia

• USA

Which European country is known for its unique system of canals and is often referred to as the 'Venice of the North'?

• A) Netherlands

• B) Belgium

• C) Denmark

• D) Sweden

The European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in which year for its efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation?

• A) 2001

• B) 2012

• C) 1999

• D) 2015

Which European city is famous for its historic Colosseum, an ancient amphitheater?

• A) Athens

• B) Rome

• C) Paris

• D) Madrid