Influence of Greek and Roman Government — Quiz

Question 1

Which scenario would most likely take place under Athens’ jury system?

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a random selection of five hundred citizens to make up a jury

Question 2

Which positions made up early Roman government? Choose four correct answers.

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representatives; consuls; senators; magistrates

Question 3

Greek philosophers believed the universe was governed by

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absolute and unchanging laws.

Question 4

What type of democracy was observed by citizens of Athens?

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direct, because citizens voted directly on issues

Question 5

The democracy in place in Rome was considered

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indirect, meaning that people elected their leaders.

Question 6

An influential aspect of Athenian government on modern democracies is

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the use of juries to decide trials.

Question 7

Pericles believed that Athenian government should favor the

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majority over the minority.

Question 8

Which describes how Cleisthenes reformed Athenian democracy?

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Council members were chosen randomly, and men could present laws for debate in assembly.

Influence of Greek and Roman Government — Quiz Answers