The Road to Democracy

Why was Ancient Greece able to have a DIRECT DEMOCRACY?

• there were not many people

• they had a large population

• they were technologically advanced

• they had a strong military

Why did King John sign the Magna Carta?

• He wanted to gain more power.

• The lords forced him to sign it.

• He was threatened by the Pope.

• To establish a new law system.

Which of the following is NOT true about Theseus?

• visiting all cities

• being kind and just

• fighting a minotaur

• slaying a dragon

What is a synonym for unity in this sentence? The mayor asked for unity in recovering from the storm.

• agreement

• disagreement

• division

• conflict

What is a synonym for region in this sentence? Storms hit the southern region of the state.

• area

• zone

• district

• sector

What is a parliament?

• gathering of landowners

• a type of government building

• a meeting of citizens

• a legislative assembly

What does the word peaceful mean in this sentence? The country had enjoyed several peaceful years.

• free from war

• full of conflict

• chaotic and noisy

• a state of happiness

What does the word nation most likely mean in this sentence? A nation was formed when two countries joined together.

• a group of people with a common language

• people under one government

• a geographical area with no political boundaries

• a collection of independent states

The United States of America has a ____________ democracy.

• direct

• participatory

• representative

• authoritarian

What is the Magna Carta?

• A document guaranteeing rights to English citizens.

• A treaty between England and France.

• A declaration of independence from Spain.

• A collection of English laws.