What is the form of government in which power rests in the hands of the people?
Democracy
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In which modern day country was ancient Rome located?
Italy
100
What is a dynasty?
A powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time.
100
Which animal would most likely survive--with minimal resources--along the Silk Road?
A camel.
200
How would a Greek tyrant achieve power? Through a peaceful process or through military force?
Military force.
200
TRUE or FALSE: The Roman Republic was like our government in the U.S. It had three branches of government—executive, judicial, and legislative. TRUE.
True
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A large group of people who are in charge of running a government, but who are not elected describes what type of organization?
A bureaucracy.
200
What might a Chinese trader sell along the Silk Road?
Silk
300
How was democracy in ancient Athens different from democracy in the United States?
In Athens, citizens voted directly on ALL issues. Whereas in the U.S., elected representatives vote on issues.
300
How was life different for rich and poor Romans in the Roman Empire?
Answers will vary. Example: poor Romans lived in filthy neighborhoods, whereas rich Romans had large homes that were decorated with statues, fountains, and fine pottery.
300
How would a civil servant in the Han Dynasty get his job?