Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian Influences on US Government

A monarchy is a form of government where

• a. a few wealthy people have all the power.

• b. there is a king who rules the land.

• c. there is a philosopher in charge.

• d. people vote for who will lead.

2. A democracy is a form of government where

• a. a few wealthy people have all the power.

• b. there is a king who rules the land.

• c. there is a philosopher in charge.

• d. people vote for who will govern.

3. The Roman Twelve Tables are

• a. set of 10 Command given from God to the Hebrew people

• b. a set of 12 laws about how the roman citizens should act

• c. set of 12 Command given from God to the Roman people

• b. a set of special laws about how the roman citizens and non-citizen should act

4. The Greco-Roman tradition focuses on

• a. logic and reason.

• b. ethics and moral behavior.

• c. honesty and trust.

• d. free love.

5. Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions

share an emphasis on

• a. prosperity.

• b. fair government.

• c. faith in one god.

• d. individual choice.

6. Why did Plato think philosophers should rule?

• a. They were the most democratic.

• b. They were the biggest reformers.

• c. They were the wisest.

• d. They were primarily middle class.

7. According to Plato and Aristotle, why does a

tyrant govern against the will of the people?

• a. Tyrants take power illegally.

• b. The people wish to rebel against tyrants.

• c. The tyrant is primarily selfish.

• d. Many people ruled by tyrants are slaves.

8. Plato and Aristotle did not trust direct democracy

because

• a. democracy led to tyranny.

• b. “mob rule” would select poor leaders.

• c. common people are not educated enough to elect

  wise leaders.

• d. All of the above.

9. The Greeks’ most important contribution to

Western thought was probably

• a. equality.

• b. direct democracy.

• c. monotheism.

• d. universal laws.

10. While the Greco-Roman tradition tends to focus on politics, scientific laws and reason, Judeo-Christian tradition focuses more on

• a. economic and material growth.

• b. moral/ethical behavior, free-will, and personal

  responsibility.

• c. honesty, talent, and philosophy.

• d. military strength and wealth.