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01.07 Module One Quiz
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Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The first democratic government was in
Greece
Rome
England
France
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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Greece is sometimes considered to be the “birthplace of civilization” because
it gave us the Latin language, which many European languages are based.
it sparked many revolutions that bring down monarchies across Europe.
it gave us new ideas in science, art, theater, architecture, and government.
its empire spread far and wide across much of Europe.
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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Politics, monarchy, anarchy, and oligarchy are all words which originated where?
France
Spain
Greece
Rome
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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Divine Rights are
rights granted to priests during the Age of Absolutism
rights granted to the scholars of the Age of Absolutism
rights granted to the wealthy members of Europe
rights granted to Kings and Queens by God
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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The United States government is an example of what type of government?
autocracy
oligarchy
direct democracy
representative democracy
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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
When the people elect others to make governing decisions for them, this is an example of a
direct democracy
autocracy
representative democracy
monarchy
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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
While Athens was known for its thriving democracy, Sparta was known for
its use of military force to rule.
its constant state of anarchy.
its powerful Kings and Queens.
its highly educated leaders.
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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The French Revolution occurred as a result of
the enormous size of France
the large gap between the rich and the poor
a new king trying to take the throne
the Roman Empire initiating a revolt
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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The Age of Absolutism got its name because
of the strong rule by Kings and Queens
it was the longest period of peace
of the highly educated leaders of the time
it was the strongest period of democracy
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Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The Glorious Revolution occurred because
the Protestants did not want a return to a Catholic religion in England.
the Catholics did not want a return to Protestant rule in England.
the merchant class wanted to overthrow the King for economic reasons.
the wealthy class wanted to overthrow the King and rule as an oligarchy.
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Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
The Glorious Revolution is considered “glorious” because
it enabled the Romans to take more land and conquer most of Europe.
it occurred with almost no blood shed.
it was the downfall of monarchies across Europe.
it was the beginning of great monarchies in Europe.
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Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Democracy is best described as
government by a few
government by a King or Queen
government by the people
government by one leader with force
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Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
A city-st