2.2 Ancient Democracy - Q -

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AGE 2. The Time of Greeks and Romans

2.2 Ancient Democracy

- Q -

1. You see the word "parliament" several times.
What is a parliament?

1. the king and his family
2. the government
3. all people with voting rights
4. the people's representatives

2a What kind of political system do we have in
the Netherlands today?

1. we are a monarchy
2. we are a democracy
3. we are a democracy, but also a monarchy
4. we are an aristocracy

2b. How can we be a democracy and also a monarchy at the same time?

1. The people elect the king
2. The king has no real power. Power is in the hands of the people.
3. The king rules together with the people
4. the king rules in the name of the people

The Dutch parliament at work. 

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Dutch parliament (de Tweede Kamer) in session in 2019.

3a. Which is the odd one out?
(welke hoort er niet bij)?

1. parlement
2. Eerste en Tweede Kamer
3. regering
4. Staten-Generaal.

00:15

Before Athens became a democracy, it was a(n):

1. monarchy
2. tyranny
3. aristocracy

00:47

Cleistenes was the leader who gave more power to the people. Why is that surprising?

01:14

What change did Pericles make in the democratic system?

He decided that every citizen:

1. should pay money in order to have the right to vote.
2. got money if they voted for him
3. got money if they elected a new assembly
4. got money if they attended the general assembly

01:15

Did Pericles make Athens more or less democratic?
Explain your answer.

01:43

Explain the difference between a direct democracy and an indirect democracy in your own words.

5a. Read the following statements:

I. a right is something that you are entitled to.
II. an obligation is something that you must do.

1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. I and II are both correct
4. I and II are both wrong

5b. In Athens, who could become citizens?

1. women
2. men
3. slaves
4. foreigners

6a. What is the best translation of the word "assembly" when
you talk about politics?

1. groep
2. verzameling
3. kudde
4. bijeenkomst

6b. What is the best translation of the
word "general" in "general assembly"?

1. algemene
2. generale
3. gemeenschappelijke
4. verzamelde

7. Why were generals not appointed by allotment, but by election?

1. with allotment the outcome could be fraudulous
2. it was not in the city's best interest if someone with no skills became a general.
3. because elections were always general elections.
4. because women were not allowed to take part in elections, and they did not want female generals.

8. What happened to someone who was ostracised?

1. he was killed
2. he was given some chocolats and sent home
3. he was never allowed to become a politician again.
4. he was banished from the city for several years

democracy

aristocracy

monarchy

tyranny

the best rule

power is taken by force

the people rule

a king rules

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