Code of Hammurabi
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Western Europe
The United States
100
Who was Hammurabi and where was he the ruler of?
Hammurabi was the king of Mesopotamia.
100
Define "Democracy"
Democracy means that the people rule. In other words, the people choose their own government leaders.
100
Define "Republic"
A republic is when people elect leaders who will represent them in the government.
100
What was the importance of the Magna Carta?
It was the first written document to state that no one, including the king, was above the law.
100
What are the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution. Basic rights guaranteed to all in the United States.
200
What were some of the punishments in the Code?
Repayment, Death, Loss of Body Parts, Imprisonment
200
Describe the government in Athens and in Sparta?
Athens valued critical thinking and discussion. Sparta stressed military power and order over free thought.
200
What is a "Limited Government"?
A government that can only perform the duties given to them by the people.
200
True or False: The English Bill of Rights guaranteed due process only to the nobles.
True
200
Which country did the Declaration of Independence directly influence?
France
300
True or False: Women held equal status as men in Ancient Mesopotamian society.
False.
300
True or False: All people born in Athens had the right to vote.
False
300
What is the name of the group responsible for making the laws in Ancient Rome?
The Senate
300
Define "Consent of the Governed"
Government rules only by the permission of the people.
300
What is "Individual Liberty"?
Specific rights that belong to each person.
400
What is the rule of law?
Government will act according to established laws. Both the government and the people will follow these laws.
400
Who was the "Father of Democracy"?
Pericles
400
What were the Twelve Tables?
The law code Ancient Romans had to follow.
400
Which document is this from: "That election of members of Parliament ought to be free..."?
The English Bill of Rights
400
True or False: The Enlightenment was the strongest influence in the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
True
500
What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code?
It was the first set of laws to be written down and displayed in a public place.
500
Who was Aristotle? What form of government did he believe was the best?
Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher (thinker). He believed that a constitutional democracy was the best form of government.
500
Why is it important for laws to be written down?
It is important because it means that no one can act however they want.
500
What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
It was a document that stated that all citizens had individual liberties and that the government always had to have the consent of the governed
500
What is unique about the Declaration of Independence?
It was the first document to state that the people had the right to overthrow a ruler who was abusing their power.
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