1.3 - Origins of the Modern Democratic State

The concept of democracy was born in Ancient Greece, but specifically this city-state:

• Sparta

• Egypt

• Athens

• Rome

What was the name of the group/organization that was the central feature of Athenian democracy? Hint: This group was open to all male citizens at least 18 years of age and met 40 times per year.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

• The Assembly

• The Consul

Which of the these people were known as the common folk in the Roman Republic?

• Patricians

• Plebeians

• Assembly Members

• Citizens

WHat system was born in response to the chaos and disorder of the Middle Ages/collapse of centralized authority and organized government?

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Which group of people not served as the bulk of the population under the feudal system, but also were at the bottom of the chain/command?

• Lords

• Lesser Lords

• Vassals

• Serfs

What group survived the collapse of the Roman Empire and the imperial rule? This group also provided some measure of government-like order in Middle Ages Europe.

• Orthodox Church

• Roman Catholic Church

• The Church of England

• Serra High School

Which system of government followed feudalism? This system of government had centralized rulers and power, as well as legal systems, national identities, and more.

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Republic

• Theocracy

What is the belief of the people that a government has the right to make public policy. This kind of government is accepted by the people, and other governments as a sovereign authority of a nation.

• Legitimacy
• Republic

• Democracy

Which theory from section one was helped to establish legitimate governments in Europe, like the monarchy in England and more? This theory states that God had granted the monarchs the authority to rule,

• Force Theory

• Divine Right of Kings Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Social Contract Theory

What is the idea that allows the control of one nation over lands

abroad.

• Colonialism
• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism