European History and Philosophy

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What did European settlers bring to the Americas?

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A long history of ideas and traditions from Europe.

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To which ancient civilizations does American democracy trace its heritage?

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Greeks and Romans.

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What is philosophy?

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The “love of wisdom” and study of knowledge.

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Which subjects did ancient Greek philosophy influence?

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History, mathematics, and political science.

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Where did democracy first develop?

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Athens, Greece.

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What is direct democracy?

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A system where citizens vote on laws and policies themselves.

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What type of government did early Rome have?

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A republic.

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What is a republic?

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Government where citizens elect leaders to rule on their behalf.

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What is the “rule of law”?

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The idea that laws apply to everyone equally.

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Which ancient law system influenced American law?

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Roman law.