Democracy

What is the definition of "democracy?"

• A system of government ruled by the people

• A type of monarchy

• A form of dictatorship

• A religious leadership

Where does the word "democracy" come from?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

What are the two root words of "democracy" and their meanings?

• Demos (people) and Kratos (rule)

• Demo (government) and Cracy (power)

• Dem (leader) and Crat (control)

• Demus (king) and Cratos (law)

Who is known as the Father of Democracy?

• Socrates

• Cleisthenes

• Plato

• Aristotle

Why was Cleisthenes named the Father of Democracy?

• He was the first king of Greece

• He introduced democratic principles

• He wrote the first Greek constitution

• He conquered many lands

What was the assembly in ancient Greece?

• A group of soldiers

• A council of elders

• A gathering of citizens

• A meeting of priests

Who participated in the assembly in ancient Greece?

• Only the king

• All male free citizens who owned land

• Only the wealthy

• Foreign diplomats

What did people do in the assembly in ancient Greece?

• Discuss and vote on laws

• Trade goods

• Worship gods

• Train for war

Who was able to participate in government in ancient Greece?

• Only free male landowners

• Only women

• Both men and women

• Only children

How was voting completed in Ancient Greece?

• By raising hands

• By writing on paper

• By using stones

• By electronic machines