Civic Life and Ethics

Ancient Greece had several hundred city-states ruled independently by their own Greek ruler

• true

• false

The most powerful city-states of Ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta.  

• true

• false

3. At its onset, Athenian democracy stipulated that all citizens of Athens could participate in political decision-making. ‘All citizens’ referred to: 

• men and women

• male foreigners, slaves, and women

• 1. male foreigners and men born of Athenian parents 

• 1. men 18 years and older who were born of Athenian parents 

3. The ------------------ was known as the council of 500 citizens. 

• 1. ekklesia 

• 1. boule 

• 1. assembly 

• 1. dikasteria

All democratic societies are likely to have a constitution. 

• true

• false

Based on Marshall’s Evolution of Rights, what is the correct order in which the three human rights classes evolved from the 18th to 20th centuries?

• Social, civil, and political

• 1. Political, social and civil 

• 1. Political, civil and social 

• 1. Civil, political and social 

Guyana’s diverse population is solely because of the historical factor of slavery. 

• true

• false

The process by which a society of people with diversities come together under one national constitution, public education system, and national economy to eradicate past injustices and foster unity, pride, and loyalty is best known as:

• social cohesion

• national inclusion

• national unity

• national building

All of the following are ways in which schools help to balance respect for and acceptance of diversity and social cohesion EXCEPT?

• 1. Teaching students about the social and political principles of good citizenship.  

• Providing equal opportunities for all learners

• 1. Incorporating the interests and objectives of only minority groups. 

• 1. Providing experience in keeping with citizenship principles 

The illustration above articulates the concept of ‘meritocracy’ in which the school seeks to produce the best human resources competent enough to conduct state affairs.

• true

• false