SPICE T
Forms of Government
Primary/Secondary Sources
Forms of Government
Bonus
100

Choosing to build a city next to a river would be an example of which SPICE T theme?

I: Interactions of Humans and the Environment

100

Who has the power in an oligarchy?

Rule by few. Typically a wealthy ruling class. 

100

What is the definition of a primary source?

A source that was created/produced during the time of the event being studied. 

100

Who has the power in a democracy?

The people

100

Which two grades did I previously teach?

8th and 9th
200

Give an example of the P theme in SPICE T 

An example of a POLITICAL SYSTEM or GOVERNMENT is needed
200

What is the difference between an autocracy and a monarchy?

An autocracy is rule by a single person who typically gains power through a coup. A monarchy is someone who acquires power through birth. 

200

Which of the following is typically a secondary source?


A. Documentary

B. Letter

C. Newspaper

D. Someone reading a speech aloud

A. Documentary

200

What is the Iron Law of Oligarchy?

Every government type, no matter how democratic, will always develop oligarchic tendencies.

200

Name 5 Detroit Tigers players from any era

Could be literally hundreds of answers

300

Give 2 examples of social groups in Malala's world (Swat).

Gender (oppression), religion (Islam), Taliban and citizens, family, students, etc. 

300

Hitler is an example of which form of government?

Autocracy

300

What is an artifact? When is an artifact a primary source?

An artifact is a manmade object. To be a primary source, it must be from the studied time period. 

300

Which 2 scenarios lead to a monarchy losing power?

No more heirs to the throne and a rebellion/coup. 

300

Who was the president after JFK?

LBJ. Lyndon B. Johnson.

400

Give an example of the E theme in both Malala's story and here at MSB

Could be Malala's hospital bills being covered, MSB concessions, merch, teachers getting paid and parents paying, private school, etc. 

400

Define socialism. 

An economic system where the government takes an active role in the economy, engaging in long term economic planning. For example, government owned healthcare. 

400

Is a historian reading an excerpt from his book about WWII a primary or secondary source?

Secondary Source

400

Define communism. How is it different from socialism.

Communism, in theory, is a classless society. The government fully controls economy/production.

400

What did Alfred Nobel make his money on before his Peace Prize?

Making Dynamite

500

Which of the following would be an example of Cultural Developments in a society?


A. A democratic government

B. Mount Rushmore

C. An autocratic government

D. Using bartering to trade

B. Mount Rushmore

500

What is the difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy. EXPLAIN each government.

Direct Democracy: The people themselves vote on every little issue.

Representative Democracy: The people vote on representatives to vote for things for them

500

Name 5 examples of primary sources and 5 examples of secondary sources

Primary: Letters, journals, diaries, photos, videos, artifacts, objects, speeches, autobiographies, newspapers, etc. 


Secondary: Textbooks, documentaries, reenactments, biographies, articles, etc. 

500

Saudi Arabia is a modern-day example of which form of government?

Monarchy

500

What was the name of the "first human being?" We saw her at the Natural History Museum in Cleveland. 

Lucy