2nd Semester Summative

A person who seizes power illegally is a(n) ___.

• Aristocrat

• Oligarch

• Citizen

• Tyrant

“Only those of us who have inherited land from our families and have enough free time should be entrusted with government”

Which of the following would have made this statement?

• Citizen

• Monarch

• Oligarch

• Tyrant

The main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy is ________.

• A representative democracy votes for people who decide issues in their name

• A direct democracy gives women the right to vote.

• A representative democracy represents the best interests of the society.

• A direct democracy allows powerful speakers to persuade citizens to vote unwisely.

Greek theatre is a contribution of which characteristic of a civilization?

• Economics

• Politics

• Social Structure

• The Arts

Why were the Greeks unable to become a unified country until the Macedonians conquered them?

• They spoke different languages.

• They did not have a food surplus.

• They were separated by mountains.

• They spent most of their time keeping slaves from revolting.

Can you look at a Venn Diagram and find similarities and differences.

• Yes

• No

Why did Christianity continue to grow in Rome despite Roman persecution?

• Emperors hoped Christianity would keep society divided.

• Roman society valued different peoples and beliefs.

• Christianity gave Romans of all classes hope for salvation.

• Christianity was similar to the way Romans worshipped.

In the Roman Republic, patricians referred to ___.

• The wealthy landowners

• The wealthy ship owners

• Everyone but slaves

• Everyone who was male

What was the final change that made plebeians equal citizens?

• The right to serve as senators and consuls.

• The right to write down laws.

• The right to pass laws for all Romans.

• The right to choose their own king.

What does the United States government share in common with the ancient government of the Roman republic?

• Direct democracy

• Elected representatives

• Equal voting rights

• President and Vice President