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Philosophers
Rome
Development of Democracy
Ancient Greece
Democratic Reforms
100
Philosopher who thought people were "selfish and wicked" and therefore supported a monarchy style of government.
What is Thomas Hobbes?
100
Form of democracy where citizens vote for representatives
What is indirect democracy?
100

Basic rights for citizens in 1689 was a document called______________.

What is the English Bill of Rights?

100
The early Greek city-state, consisting of a city or town and was considered the birthplace of democracy.
What is Athens?
100
The idea that a government must have permission or consent of the people is called ____________?
What is Social Contract?
200
This philosopher came up with "natural rights" and thought people were naturally "fair and reasonable"
Who is John Locke?
200
In Rome, government by the people was called_______________.
What is a Republic?
200

John Locke's "Natural Rights" were granted not from a leader or government but from...

What is they are birth rights granted from "God"?

200
The people participate in government decision making through mass meetings, where they vote on major issues.
What is a direct democracy?
200
This person used sarcasm and humor to promote religious freedom and liberties.
Who is Voltaire?
300
This philosopher wrote a book called "Crime and Punishment" and helped develop the idea of due process of law.
Who is Cesar Beccaria?
300
Which famous Roman emperor was betrayed by his friends and fellow leaders when he was stabbed 23 times on the floor of the Roman senate?
Who is Julius Caesar?
300

Land ownership by the king, citizens pay high taxes in exchange for very little rights or liberties. (Hint: NOT democratic)

What is monarchy?

300
Greek philosopher who was forced to drink poison for teaching young people philosophy.
Who was Socrates?
300
"Life, Liberty and Property" according to John Locke, are a person's ______________.
What are natural rights?
400
This Greek philosopher thought the government should be made of "philosopher-kings" and also wrote a book call "Republic"
Who is Plato?
400
The earliest form of written law was called____________.
What is the 12 Tables?
400

Due to Hobbes' views on humanity, he would most likely support a __________-style of government.

What is a strong, such as a monarchy or dictatorship?

400
Two contributons of Greece were ____________&_____________.
What is democracy and philosophy?
400
Government of 3-5 wealthy or elite is called ___________.
What is Aristocracy?
500
This philosopher came up the idea of "separation of powers" and wrote a book called "Spirit of the Law"
Who is Baron De Monstesqeiu?
500
___________& __________________ caused the Roman Empire to fall apart.
What is lack of leadership and corruption.
500

Document that made the king accountable to the law in 1215?

What is Magna Carta?

500
Greek philosopher who wrote "Politics"
Who was Aristotle?
500
This female philosopher empowered women during the Enlightenment by supporting feminism and women's right to equality and education.
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?