FCLE Sample Questions Flashcards
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Which ancient civilization established a republican form of government?
A. Roman
The Roman Republic was characterized by a system of elected officials and a Senate.
What is one characteristic of the Roman Republic?
A system of elected officials
The Roman Republic included various political offices and institutions that allowed for some degree of citizen participation.
True or False: The Egyptian civilization had a republican form of government.
False
Ancient Egypt was ruled by pharaohs, who had absolute power and were considered divine.
Fill in the blank: The _______ civilization is known for its contributions to democracy, particularly through city-states.
Greek
Ancient Greece, especially Athens, is often credited with the development of early democratic principles.
Which civilization is known for its absolute monarchy rather than a republic?
Persian
The Persian Empire was ruled by kings, and power was centralized in the monarchy.
