quiz 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what did the greeks do to avoid abusive kings? What were the three branches they developed?
A
they used direct democracy and were the first to develop 3 branches of government;
- A legislature branch to pass laws
- A executer branch to carry out the laws
- A judicial branch to settle disputes about the law.
2
Q
republic
A
a government where people elect representatives to run their country
3
Q
legislature
A
a section of government that makes the laws
4
Q
philosopher
A
a person who studies morality and the meaning of life
5
Q
plebian
A
the common people in ancient rome
6
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patrician
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the wealthy and educated people of ancient rome
7
Q
mediterranean
A
sea between africa, asia, and europe
8
Q
monotheism
A
to believe in one god
9
Q
judaism
A
religion of the hebrew god
10
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christianity
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the religion that recognizes that Jesus is the son of God
11
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messiah
A
one who bring an important message from God
