Cradle of Democracy

Who invented democracy?

• One specific person

• A group of philosophers

• No one person

• The Roman Senate

What was a major civilization near Athens?

• Egypt

• Rome

• Persia

• Carthage

What type of government was born in Rome in 508 BCE?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

What type of democracy did the Founding Fathers establish in America?

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is the meaning of "Demos + kratos"?

• Power to the king

• People + power

• Rule by the wealthy

• Government by the few

What is the significance of the letters "SPQR"?

• Symbol of Greek democracy

• The Senate and People of Rome

• Roman military insignia

• Greek philosophical term

What did the Roman Republic use to govern?

• Kings

• Elected representatives

• Military leaders

• Philosophers

In which book did Machiavelli discuss what it takes for a leader to get power and keep it?

• Discourses on Livy

• The Republic

• The Prince

• The Art of War

What phrase is used to describe people who follow Machiavelli's way of thinking?

• Machiavellian

• Machiavellist

• Machiavellite

• Machiavellism

What did Machiavelli argue was more important than being morally good for a leader?

• Being powerful

• Being kind

• Being intelligent

• Being wealthy