Europe Vocabulary

What is a civilization?

• A self-governing unit made up of a city and its surrounding land

• A complex society with a stable food supply, specialization of labor, system of government, social levels, and a highly developed culture

• A body of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A traditional story about gods, ancestors, and heroes

Which of the following best describes a city-state?

• A complex society with a stable food supply

• A self-governing unit made up of a city and its surrounding land

• A system of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of one person

• A belief in more than one god

Identify the term that describes a system of government where the ruling power is shared by all citizens who participate directly by voting.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

What is the main difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

• A primary source is a first-hand account, while a secondary source is created second-hand

• A primary source is a myth, while a secondary source is a legend

• A primary source is a belief in one god, while a secondary source is a belief in many gods

• A primary source is a type of government, while a secondary source is a type of culture

Which of the following is an example of a Romance language?

• German

• Spanish

• Greek

• Russian

Explain the concept of monotheism.

• The belief in more than one god

• The belief in only one god

• A traditional story about gods, ancestors, and heroes

• A system of government in which the ruling power is in the hands of a few people

What is an aqueduct?

• A system of government where power is inherited

• A structure created to carry water over great distances

• A body of land surrounded by water on three sides

• A self-governing unit made up of a city and its surrounding land

Which system of government involves citizens electing leaders and representatives to rule?

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

Which system of government involves the ruling power being in the hands of only a few people

• Monarchy

• Republic

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

Describe the concept of social class.

• A belief in more than one god

• A grouping of people in society based on backgrounds, jobs, wealth, or ways of living

• A traditional story about gods, ancestors, and heroes

• A system of government where power is in the hands of one person