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- 1. Multiple Choice
A monarchy is a form of government where
a. a few wealthy people have all the power.
b. there is a king who rules the land.
c. there is a philosopher in charge.
d. people vote for who will lead.
- 2. Multiple Choice
2. A democracy is a form of government where
a. a few wealthy people have all the power.
b. there is a king who rules the land.
c. there is a philosopher in charge.
d. people vote for who will govern.
- 3. Multiple Choice
3. The Roman Twelve Tables are
a. set of 10 Command given from God to the Hebrew people
b. a set of 12 laws about how the roman citizens should act
c. set of 12 Command given from God to the Roman people
b. a set of special laws about how the roman citizens and non-citizen should act
- 4. Multiple Choice
4. The Greco-Roman tradition focuses on
a. logic and reason.
b. ethics and moral behavior.
c. honesty and trust.
d. free love.
- 5. Multiple Choice
5. Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian traditions
share an emphasis on
a. prosperity.
b. fair government.
c. faith in one god.
d. individual choice.
- 6. Multiple Choice
6. Why did Plato think philosophers should rule?
a. They were the most democratic.
b. They were the biggest reformers.
c. They were the wisest.
d. They were primarily middle class.
- 7. Multiple Choice
7. According to Plato and Aristotle, why does a
tyrant govern against the will of the people?
a. Tyrants take power illegally.
b. The people wish to rebel against tyrants.
c. The tyrant is primarily selfish.
d. Many people ruled by tyrants are slaves.
- 8. Multiple Choice
8. Plato and Aristotle did not trust direct democracy
because
a. democracy led to tyranny.
b. “mob rule” would select poor leaders.
c. common people are not educated enough to elect
wise leaders.
d. All of the above.
- 9. Multiple Choice
9. The Greeks’ most important contribution to
Western thought was probably
a. equality.
b. direct democracy.
c. monotheism.
d. universal laws.
- 10. Multiple Choice
10. While the Greco-Roman tradition tends to focus on politics, scientific laws and reason, Judeo-Christian tradition focuses more on
a. economic and material growth.
b. moral/ethical behavior, free-will, and personal
responsibility.
c. honesty, talent, and philosophy.
d. military strength and wealth.
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