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MWS 203A - Study 1
Finals Study Guide for Modern World Studies. Roots of Democracy.
| Question | Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| What was one of the responsibilities of a Greek citizen, in their Democratic Government? | To question the government, and its leaders. | During the Reformation, people were taught to interpret the Bible for themselves, and question authority instead of following blindly. |
| What religion contributed to democratic ideas? | Christianity. | The democratic ideas of equality stemmed from Christianity's emphasis on the equality of all men in the eyes of Jesus and/or God. In Democracy, this equates to social equality. |
| Which movement, which had emphasis on humanism, confidence in human potential, and the work and dignity of an individual contributed to democracy? | The Renaissance. | The Renaissance was the "coming of age" for humanity. People began celebrating themselves, and the human nature. This also contributed to democracy. |
| What was the movement, that introduced the idea that people could exercise their own judgment in matters of religious faith, called? | The Reformation. | This contributed to the ideals of Democracy, which allow citizens to elect their leaders and question decisions (respectfully). |
| Western countries get their ideas about individual freedom and democracy from which two ancient civilizations? | Greece and Rome. | Greece and Rome were the first countries to implement a system of democracy in their government. Greece was more democratic, while Rome had more of a republic. |