How was the form of democracy in ancient Greece different from our current form of government?

Voting took place on broken pieces of pottery.

In what way was the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?

They both were written to protect people’s rights.

What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?

The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.

Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life.

using the human mind to think and understand

One reason the Roman trade network grew was that Romans

needed to bring food from other parts of the Mediterranean

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

notify Great Britain on declaring independence

What may have happened if Sparta and its army became weak?

Slaves would have started a rebellion

What is a representative democracy?

Citizens elect officials to make laws

What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?

Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.

people elect leaders to govern them

What role does the system of checks and balances play in the United States government?

It prevents each branch from overpowering the others.

Which of the following does not describe the first democracy in Athens?

Aristocrats had more power than citizens.

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1
How was the form of democracy in ancient Greece different from our current form of government?
Officials collected and counted the votes.
Citizens voted on issues.
Voting took place on broken pieces of pottery.
People debated issues.
2
What were some of the reasons some colonists did NOT want to break away from Great Britain?
All of the above
Quakers and others did not want war, no matter what
many colonists had family members in England
Great Britain was the most powerful nation in the world
3
Reasons PA was attractive to immigrants include:
low taxes
allof the above
religious tolerance
no mandatory military service
4
William Penn made this city PA’s capital:
Harrisburg
Washington,DC
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
5
This radical group vowed to fight to British tax laws:
America
Sons of Liberty
Sons of Freedom
Sons of Virtue
6
Which was least important reason for the growth of Rome’s power?
military organization
trade
wars and conquests
religion
7
In what way was the Roman law of the Twelve Tables similar to the U.S. Constitution?
They both were written on bronze tablets.
They both were written to protect people’s rights.
They were both written a 1,000 years ago.
They both were written to protect the rights of the wealthy.
8
What Pennsylvania city did the British capture during the Revolutionary War?
Philadelphia
Germantown
Allentown
Pittsburgh
9
What can you infer about the ancient Greeks based upon their achievements?
The ancient Greeks felt that literature was pointless.
The ancient Greeks most valued warfare and battle.
The ancient Greeks were most interested in farming.
The ancient Greeks valued philosophy and art.
10
Because traveling on land in Greece was difficult, the Greeks
climbed mountains
took up farming
gave up traveling
built ships
11
Who gave William Penn land in the New World to payback the Penn family?
King Friday XIII
King Henry VIII
King James
KingCharles II
12
Greek philosophers believed that one thing was more important than anything else in life.
understanding how the human body work
encouraging people to worship the gods
using the human mind to think and understand
helping others to be happy and comfortable
13
The Roman Empire fell for all of the following reasons except
increased taxes.
corruption.
lack of leadership.
disease.
14
One reason the Roman trade network grew was that Romans
produced more food than they could consume
needed to bring food from other parts of the Mediterranean
were becoming wealthier and had more money to spend
wanted to get metal goods and slaves from other areas
15
What influenced our language today?
Gyros
Greek spelling
Greek mythology
Greek alphabet
16
The shape and elevation of the land in a region is called its
geography
climate
biology
topography
17
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to give rights to women and children
to free the slaves
notify Great Britain on declaring independence
All of the above
18
What may have happened if Sparta and its army became weak?
Slaves would have started a rebellion
boys would have lost their courage and strength
Spartan women would have joined the army
Soldiers would have lost their self-confidence
19
How did the British expect to pay for the war?
taxing the colonists
loans from other countries
selling land to the Native Americans
selling more tea
20
Why did the senate decide to assassinate Julius Caesar?
Hewas a weak ruler.
He declared himself dictator.
He lost too many battles as their leader.
Hewas hated by the people.
21
Hellenistic culture developed as a result of the activities of which person?
Alexander the Great
Philip II
Darius I
Cyrus the Great
22
What type of land form is Greece?
peninsula
island
cape
mountain range
23
What is a representative democracy?
All citizens help make laws
Citizens elect officials to make laws
Citizens act as judges and law makers
All men, women, and children can vote
24
What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?
Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece.
Athens joined forces with the Persians.
Sparta refused to join Athens in the Delian League.
Athens quit the Peloponnesian League.
25
Pennsylvania has how many physical regions?
two
five
ten
one
26
What is a republic?
a common person
people elect leaders to govern them
rulers with absolute power
a city in Italy
27
Pennsylvania is bordered by:
VA, MI, CT, MD
NY, NJ, OH, WV, DE, MD
NY, Atlantic Ocean, Lake Erie
Appalachian Mountains, AlleghenyRiver, Susquehanna Valley
28
What role does the system of checks and balances play in the United States government?
It is a kind of constitution.
It prevents each branch from overpowering the others.
It guarantees that everyone gets to vote.
It controls the banking system.
29
Which qualities were very important to the Spartans?
selfish and unreliable
artistic and philosophic
self-discipline and obedience
happiness and sadness
30
Which of the following does not describe the first democracy in Athens?
Aristocrats had more power than citizens.
Every citizen had the right to speak.
All citizens had the right to participate in the assembly.
Citizens could serve on smaller councils.

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