Historical Influences Flashcard (SS.CG.7.1.1)

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Which ancient civilization is credited with the early form of democracy where citizens could participate directly in their government?

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Ancient Greece

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Which of the following is a key feature of a republic? Citizens vote on every law themselves, Citizens elect representatives to make decisions, Kings make all decisions, Only women can vote

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Citizens elect representatives to make decisions

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What does 'civic participation' mean?

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Ordinary people are involved in their government.

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The Romans believed in the rule of law, meaning that even powerful leaders had to follow the same laws.

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True

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Which of the following is a similarity between ancient Greece, ancient Rome, and the United States?
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All allowed women to vote,
All had written constitutions with citizens being involved in their government,
All had kings,
All valued the idea of citizens being involved in their government

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All valued the idea of citizens being involved in their government

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Which tradition played a vital role in shaping America's constitutional republic by bringing important ethical ideas such as justice, individual worth, and personal responsibility?

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Judeo-Christian tradition

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What does the concept of 'justice'?

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Treating everyone fairly

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Which of the following is emphasized by the Judeo-Christian tradition, according to the passage? Artistic achievement, Personal responsibility, Wealth accumulation, Military power

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Personal responsibility

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Which statement identifies an important influence of ancient Greece on the founders of the American constitutional republic? The founders established a representative form of government. The founders created a government with a separation of powers. The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice. The founders adopted democratic principles.

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The founders adopted democratic principles.

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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?

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the rise of democratic principles