Cradle of Democracy Quiz

What type of democracy was practiced in Athens?

• Representative Democracy

• Republic

• Direct Democracy

• Monarchy

In a republic, who holds the power?

• A king or queen

• The citizens directly

• Elected representatives

• The military

What is the term for the group of citizens that participated directly in the government of Athens?

• Republic

• Demos

• Senate

• Council

What was a major reason that direct democracy was not practical for Rome?

• The citizens were not interested in government.

• Rome had a larger population and territory.

• Rome preferred a monarchy.

• The military controlled the government.

Which period is referred to as the Classical Period?

• The time of the Roman Empire

• The history of the region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea

• The Dark Ages

• The Renaissance

What key aspect did the Roman Republic maintain from the idea of democracy?

• Rule by a single leader

• Military control

• Citizen participation through elected representatives

• Complete citizen control of the government

Who studied the history of Greek and Roman governments to develop the American system?

• The Roman Senate

• The citizens of Athens

• America’s Founding Fathers

• Political Thinkers

What is a representative democracy?

• A government where citizens participate directly

• A government ruled by a king

• A government with elected officials representing the citizens

• A government controlled by the military

What role did the courts play in ancient Athens?

• They created laws.

• They directed foreign policy.

• They acted as police, judges, and jury.

• They elected representatives.

Why was direct democracy possible in Athens?

• Athens had a large population.

• Athens had a small population and close cooperation.