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WorksheetsInfluence of Ancient Greece
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
In ancient Athens, all adult male citizens were able to vote in the Assembly, the legislative body that decided on important issues facing the polis. What did this practice illustrate?
the separation of powers
representative government
the rise of democratic principles
the protection of individual rights
Which institution today is most similar to a polis in ancient Greece?
a self-governing city
a federal system of government
an association of independent nations
a state legislature of elected representatives
Which is an important difference between the democratic principles of
ancient Greece and Rome and those of the United States today?
In the United States, citizens serve as jurors
In the United States, citizens participate in government
In the United States, citizens are guaranteed their individual rights.
In the United States, government decisions are based on the rule of the
majority.
Which actions identify an important impact of the rule of law?
Decisions by the government are based on the law.
Government leaders can change the law without notice.
People accused of crimes against the state are tried in secret.
Different social classes enjoy different legal rights and privileges.
The involvement of individual citizens or communities in local, state, and national government - Can include voting, political activism, volunteering, and community engagement.
civic participation
running for office
going to school
planning a trip
A group or assembly with the power to make laws for a country, nation, or city.
legislative bodies
supreme court judges
presidents
teacher unions
In Ancient Greece, it originally referred to an administrative and religious city center as distinct from the rest of the city. Later, it also came to mean the body of citizens under a city's jurisdiction.
polis
phobia
pneumonia
phalanx
used to express a wish to follow a particular course of action.
voting
sleeping
reading a book
cooking dinner
A document of basic principles which a state or other organization is ruled by.
Written Constitution
Spoken Poetry
Visual Art
A political system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests and concerns.
representative government
autocracy
lack of government
dictatorship
A political ideal wherein all citizens and institutions within a country, state, or community are accountable to the same laws - including lawmakers and leaders. Simply put, "No one is above the law."
The Rule of Law
The Rule of Fours
Pythagorean Theorum
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
the concept that individuals are to be treated in a manner that is equitable and fair
justice
revenge
Ancient Greece gave us the idea of all citizens doing this.
Voting
Standing in lines
Arguing
Going to the store
Ancient Greece gave us the idea of having bodies of citizens who made decisions about laws. Lawmaking bodies are called the...
legislature
judges
president
executive
Ancient Greece gave us the idea of writing down a framework for how the government will run and what rules the government will follow. This is called a...
constitution
contract
novel
pamphlet
