Ancient Democracy and Law Quiz

When did Athens create the world's first democracy?

• 500 BCE

• 508 BCE

• 600 BCE

• 450 BCE

What type of democracy did ancient Athens practice?

• Representative democracy

• Direct democracy

• Constitutional democracy

• Federal democracy

Who could participate in Athenian democracy?

• All citizens including women and slaves

• Only wealthy landowners

• Only free adult male citizens

• All adults over 18

The Roman Republic lasted from which time period?

• 509-27 BCE

• 600-100 BCE

• 400-200 BCE

• 753-476 BCE

Which Roman concept prevented any one person from gaining too much power?

• Democracy and voting

• Checks and balances

• Written laws

• Citizen participation

What was the early law code from the Judeo-Christian tradition?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Magna Carta

Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?

• King Charles I

• King George III

• King John

• King Henry VIII

What is the main principle of federalism?

• Power is concentrated in the national government

• Power is shared between national and state governments

• Power belongs only to the states

• Power is held by the people directly

Who created the Mayflower Compact in 1620?

• Virginia colonists

• Pilgrims

• Native Americans

• English nobles

The English Bill of Rights was created in which year?

• 1689

• 1688

• 1690

• 1687