Review of Greek and Roman Influence

Which description accurately identifies Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• rulers of the Roman Republic

• artists of the Italian Renaissance

• religious leaders of the Protestant Reformation

• philosophers of Ancient Greece

Which ancient civilization established the basis of Western democracy?

• Greek

• Roman

• West African

• South American

Which statement describes a direct democracy?

• The government controls the actions of the people

• The military leaders create laws

• Citizens participate in government decisions by voting

• Religious leaders control the governmen

Why is Ancient Greece considered important to Western Civilization?

• Greek culture influenced today’s democracy, architecture, and entertainment

• The Greeks borrowed ideas from Rome and improved upon them

• Athens defeated Sparta in the Peloponnesian Wars

• The Greeks invented the world’s first monotheistic religion

This form of government gives citizens control over the government, either directly or indirectly.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Tyranny

• Oligarchy

This form of Democracy has all citizens participate in the making of all laws, usually in large gatherings.

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

How many month/s does an elected officials serve in the Roman Republic

• 24 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 36 months