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HIST 1421 Review Questions History Greek & Roman Civilization (University of the People) Scan to open on Studocu Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university HIST 1421 Review Questions History Greek & Roman Civilization (University of the People) Scan to open on Studocu Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

What is defned as a democratic form of government? a. The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections. b. There is a single ruler who makes all the decisions. c. The rulers are a small group of people representing on a small section of the society. d. There are multiple rulers whose rule in not based on law. Feedback The correct answer is: The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections. Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A tyrant, in the context of Ancient Greece, did all except: a. at times cruel and sometimes sympathetic b. shared power with the citizens c. ruled with total power d. seized power by force Feedback The correct answer is: shared power with the citizens Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How did the Spartan government work? a. It centered on a tribunal of warriors elected from their regiments. b. It was ruled by tyrants who derived their power from war-making. c. It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected ofcials. d. It relied on a merchant oligarchy to make and administer laws. Feedback Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

The correct answer is: It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected ofcials. Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Plato was a disciple of __________________. a. Socrates b. Polybius c. Aristotle d. Cicero Feedback The correct answer is: Socrates Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The board of magistrates in Athens was referred to as the: a. The Twelve b. The Eleven c. Supreme court d. Gerousia Feedback The correct answer is: The Eleven Question 6 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text The most important duty of Spartan women was to: a. fght wars along with the male citizens. b. Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male. c. work at the agricultural felds. d. weave clothes for the household. Feedback The correct answer is: give birth to as many children as possible, preferably male. Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following comprised of the 'The Council of 500' in Athens? a. Brave Athenian soldiers who safeguarded its territory. b. A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-to-day business of the government. c. 250 male and 250 female citizens of Athens responsible for decision making. d. Wise men, philosophers, artists among others who gave their opinions on new legislations. Feedback The correct answer is: A group of 500 citizens chosen to form council responsible for day-to-day business of the government. Question 8 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is defned as a system of government in which a small group of people rule a larger group of people? a. Republic b. Oligarchy c. Monarchy d. Tyranny Feedback The correct answer is: Oligarchy Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

Question 9 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is false about democracy in Ancient Athens? a. All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens and participated in the government. b. Citizens served as jurors, regardless of wealth c. An assembly of all citizens came together to vote on the laws d. To be a citizen, you had to be a male. Feedback The correct answer is: All people, including women, foreigners and slaves were citizens and participated in the government. Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates were prominent ___________. a. Political leaders b. Philosophers c. Warriors d. Poets Feedback The correct answer is: Philosophers What is defned as a democratic form of government? a. The rulers are a small group of people representing on a small section of the society. b. There is a single ruler who makes all the decisions. c. There are multiple rulers whose rule in not based on law. d. The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections. Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

Feedback The correct answer is: The people in power are elected by the people via free and fair elections. Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A tyrant, in the context of Ancient Greece, did all except: a. ruled with total power b. shared power with the citizens c. at times cruel and sometimes sympathetic d. seized power by force Feedback The correct answer is: shared power with the citizens Question 3 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How did the Spartan government work? a. It centered on a tribunal of warriors elected from their regiments. b. It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected ofcials. c. It was ruled by tyrants who derived their power from war-making. d. It relied on a merchant oligarchy to make and administer laws. Feedback The correct answer is: It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected ofcials. Question 4 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Plato was a disciple of __________________. a. Downloaded by Immacula Mayer (ImMayer@Wellpath.us) lOMoARcPSD|20622301

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