Activity 1 (Intro to Civics)

Where did democracy begin around 500 BCE?

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Cairo, Egypt

• Beijing, China

What type of democracy involved people voting directly on laws?

• Representative democracy

• Indirect democracy

• Direct democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

What does the word "democracy" mean in Greek?

• Freedom and justice

• People and power

• Law and order

• Peace and unity

Where did citizens gather to vote in ancient Greece?

• The Colosseum

• The Forum

• The Acropolis

• The Parthenon

How was the Roman Republic different from Greek democracy?

• Citizens voted directly on laws in Rome.

• Rome had a monarchy.

• People elected representatives in Rome.

• Rome had no assemblies.

What were the main parts of the Roman government?

• One assembly and a king

• Two assemblies and a senate

• A single ruler and a council

• A council of elders and a senate

Who made decisions for the people in the Roman Republic?

• The king

• The citizens directly

• Representatives

• Foreign leaders

During which time period did the Age of Enlightenment occur?

• 1600s-1700s

• 1500s-1600s

• 1700s-1800s

• 1400s-1500s

Where did the Age of Enlightenment primarily take place?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• North America

What was one of the major changes in thinking during the Age of Enlightenment?

• Increased focus on traditional authority

• New ideas about freedom and democracy

• Emphasis on monarchy

• Return to religious orthodoxy