Unit 1 Prologue (Foundations of Democracy)

Who were considered citizens in Athens during the time of Solon?

• Free adult males

• Men and women

• All residents

• Foreigners and men

Why did democracy end in Greece?

• Economic instability

• Defeat by outsiders

• Internal conflict

• Natural disasters

The Twelve Tables were the earliest attempt by the Romans to create a code of law. Why were they important?

• They were the first written laws in Rome.

• They were publicly displayed which helped them to be used fairly.

• Established the idea of "a government of laws, not men."

• All of the above.

What was NOT a belief of Judaism?

• Belief in one god.

• People did not have the freedom to choose between good and evil.

• People should act responsibly toward one another.

• It was their responsibility to help the less fortunate.

Why did the Romans stop persecuting Christians?

• The Roman Empire adopted Christianity as the state religion.

• The Christians left the Roman Empire.

• The Romans were defeated by the Christians.

• The Roman Empire fell.

The Reformation contributed to the growth of democracy by:

• challenging the authority of monarchs and the church

• promoting the idea of divine right of kings

• strengthening the power of the Catholic Church

• discouraging individualism and personal responsibility

The Magna Carta changed the way people were taxed by:

• Allowing the king to impose taxes without consent

• Requiring the king to obtain consent from the council

• Eliminating all taxes

• Increasing taxes on the nobility

Which of the following was a demand of the Petition of Right?

• King could not imprison citizens illegally.

• King could levy (impose) taxes without Parliament's approval.

• King had the power to dissolve Parliament at will (whenever he wanted).

• King should be allowed to quarter soldiers in private homes without consent.

Which event resulted in limiting the power of the English monarchy and laid the foundation for constitutional monarchy?

• The Petition of Right

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Magna Carta

• The American Revolution

What term describes the belief that a monarch's right to rule came directly from God

• Petition of Right

• Divine Right

• Limited Monarchy

• Bill of Rights