What event prompted the narrator to discuss democracy?

Understanding Democracy: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A recent election in Greece
Recent events in Brazil
A historical documentary
A political debate in the USA
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are credited with popularizing the term 'democracy'?
Romans
Egyptians
Greeks
Persians
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of democracy was practiced in ancient Athens?
Representative democracy
Direct democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How were most political positions filled in ancient Athens?
By inheritance
By lottery
By elections
By appointment
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of the Ekklesia in Athenian government?
To lead the military
To propose and vote on laws
To judge legal cases
To manage finances
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the Boule in ancient Athens?
To enforce laws
To debate and set the agenda for the Ekklesia
To lead religious ceremonies
To collect taxes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were excluded from participating in the Athenian democracy?
Military generals
Wealthy landowners
Women, slaves, and immigrants
Men over 20 years old
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