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A ___________ democracy is a form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to govern on their behalf.
a) direct
b) multiple
c) representative
d) theocracy

A traditional story that explains a culture's beliefs or part of the natural world.
a) tragedy
b) fable
c) myth
d) comedy

The story, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, is an example of a __________ because it teaches a lesson.
a) myth
b) fable
c) legend
d) drama

A person who searches for wisdom or enlightenment.
a) ruler
b) philosopher
c) empire
d) tyrant

A ________________ is a government in which the same person is the political and religious leader
a) theocracy
b) democracy
c) communist
d) oligarchy

An ___________ is a group of different lands under one ruler.
a) empire
b) civilization
c) rulers
d) pharoahs

The civilization began to __________ around 1000 B.C
a) helots
b) decline
c) colonies
d) rise

The process by which a society or place reaches an advanced stage of social development and organization.
a) provinces
b) tribute
c) empire
d) civilization

Synonyms for the word decline include:
a) Reduction, decrease, downturn, downswing, devaluation, or depreciation
b) rise, increase, become greater, expand, grow or enlarge
c) fall, tumble, stumble, trip, fall over
d) dance, run, hop, skip, jump or fall on purpose

The Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses, and they told __________ about them.
a) comedy
b) fables
c) myths
d) epics

_____________ are short stories that teach a lesson.
a) tragedy
b) comedy
c) myths
d) fables

A __________________ likes to reflect about the meaning of life by asking questions.
a) philosopher
b) citizenship
c) culture
d) society

A _____________ is someone who seizes power and rules with total authority.
a) president
b) tyrant
c) congressman
d) democracy

A ___________________ is a government ruled by the people.
a) theocracy
b) democracy
c) communist
d) oligarachy

A ______________ democracy is a form of democracy in which all citizens can participate firsthand in the decision-making process.
a) theocracy
b) representative
c) direct
d) rhetoric

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