Vocabulary
What is a citizen?
A member of a community, state, or nation.
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things. Uses "like" or "as"
What was Aristotle's role and how did it affect his ideas of government?
He was a philosopher/citizen and thought the power should be with the people.
What is a principle?
A kind of rule, belief, or idea that guides you.
What is a metaphor?
Comparing two objects without using "like" or "as"
Who is in control/has all the power in a monarchy (the kind of government Queen Elizabeth I was a part of)?
The king or queen (monarch)
What is democracy?
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state. Typically through elected representatives.
What did Queen Elizabeth I mean when she said "I know I have the heart and body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king"
She make look on the outside, but she is as strong as a king on the inside
What was the visual/example that Dekawanida gave when he went around giving speeches? What did it represent?
He took one stick and broke it easily. He then took 5 sticks and could not break them. This represents how the tribes will be stronger working together than apart.
What is the constitution?
the supreme law of the United States
What part of this sentence is figurative language:
Their goal was to fan the flames of the rebellion by turning a wave of recent tax protests into an armed uprising.
"Fan the flames"
How many tribes were in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy?
6 tribes
What is the difference between legislative and parliament?
legislative is the US lawmaking branch, parliament is the UK lawmaking branch
What does the figurative language in this sentence mean?
Their goal was to fan the flames of the rebellion by turning a wave of recent tax protests into an armed uprising.
They made a situation worse.
What were some of the responsibilities of members of parliament?
Create laws, assist the queen in making decisions, represent the people