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The Rise of Democratic Ideas Introduction

The Rise of Democratic Ideas Introduction. TEST REVIEW. authoritarian rulers. - non elected leader who governs without the consent of those being governed. absolute rulers -. a king or queen who has unlimited power and seeks to control all aspects of society. democracy –.

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The Rise of Democratic Ideas Introduction

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  1. The Rise of Democratic Ideas Introduction TEST REVIEW

  2. authoritarian rulers • - non elected leader who governs without the consent of those being governed.

  3. absolute rulers - • a king or queen who has unlimited power and seeks to control all aspects of society.

  4. democracy – • a government controlled by its citizens, either directly or through its representatives..

  5. rights - • an idea of justice which is due to a person by law or nature

  6. Athens • – Greek city-state where democracy developed.

  7. government • – a political system for exercising authority.

  8. aristocracy • –a hereditary ruling class or nobility.

  9. citizen • – a native of a nation with certain rights and privileges.

  10. city-state • - A sovereign state consisting of an independent city and its surrounding territory.

  11. Delian League • - an alliance of Greek states set up in 477 B.C. to oppose Persia.

  12. direct democracy • – a government in which citizens rule directly rather than through representatives.

  13. logic • - a system of reasoning

  14. morality • - concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong.

  15. philosophy • – use of logic and reason to investigate the nature of the universe, human society, and morality.

  16. legislative • – A congress with the power to make laws.

  17. republic • – a form of government in which power is in the hands of representatives and leaders are elected by the people.

  18. patricians • - A person of high birth in Roman society.

  19. plebeians • - of the common people of ancient Rome.

  20. senate • – in ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.

  21. dictator • - a ruler who is unrestrained by law..

  22. scripture • - any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group

  23. torah • - the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

  24. polytheist • -  belief in multiple Gods

  25. monotheist • - a believer in one god

  26. Ten Commandments • - the divine rules of conduct given by God to Moses

  27. ethics • - motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

  28. prophet • - someone who speaks by divine inspiration

  29. social conscience • – an attitude of sensitivity toward and sense of responsibility regarding injustice and problems in society

  30. oppression • -  the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority

  31. apostle • – one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

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