Unit 4: Europe Vocabulary

A city-state is:

• a large city with its own government and laws

• a small town within a larger city

• a rural area with no government

• a type of government system

What is a monarchy?

• A form of government with a king at the head

• A type of economic system

• A style of architecture

• A genre of music

In a monarchy, who typically becomes the next monarch?

• The eldest child of the current monarch

• A randomly chosen citizen

• The prime minister

• The current monarch's sibling

Which of the following is a characteristic of an Oligarchy?

• Rule by a single individual

• Rule by a few powerful individuals

• Rule by the entire population

• Rule by elected representatives

What is a style of government that gives power to the citizens to make decisions by voting?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What is the definition of 'Tyranny'?

• A) A style of government where the leader has invaded and taken over control of the land and people.

• B) A democratic form of government.

• C) A government with no leader.

• D) A government that promotes freedom.

What does Hellenization mean?

• The spread of Greek culture and influence

• The decline of Greek civilization

• The conquest of Greece by Rome

• The development of Greek language

What is the primary function of aqueducts?

• To transport goods

• To move water to supply cities and agricultural lands

• To generate electricity

• To provide shelter

What is persecution?

• Fair treatment of a group because of religion.

• Unfair treatment of a group because of religion.

• Equal treatment of all groups.

• Unfair treatment of individuals based on age.

What is the study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, and reasoning called?