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Hebrews |
Who was the first to develop a set of moral laws (the 10 commandments)? |
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Hebrews |
Who thought that all people have worth and dignity |
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Hebrews |
Who thought that all people are responsible for their actions? |
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Hebrews |
Who thought that societys should be just |
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Hebrews |
Who were the first to think that ALL PEOPLE are equal in the eyes of God? |
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Greeks |
Who created the word democracy? |
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Greeks |
Who were the first to have a democratic government? |
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Aristotle |
What person thought that governments exist to bring people happiness? |
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Plato |
What person thought that the greek democracy was a monarchy instead? |
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Greeks |
Who thought that all MEN were created equal |
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Romans |
Who were the first to represent common people in assembly? |
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Romans |
Who were the first to write down rules so they couldn't be bent? (This is called the "rule of law") |
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Cicero |
What person thought that natural laws govern the universe? |
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Romans |
Who were the first to think that the law applies to all equally? |
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Romans |
Who were the first to think that people have certain rights by nature? |
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Christians |
Who were the first to consider and use the golden rule? |
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Christians |
Who were the SECOND to accept the 10 commandments |
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Christians |
Who were the first to think that right conduct will earn one a place in heaven |
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Christians |
Who were the first to consider the universality of God? |
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Christians |
Who were the first to think that faith surpasses reason? |
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Middle agers |
Who were the first to think that power should be shared by many people? |
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Middle agers |
Who were the first to say that the monarch can't raise large sums of money? |
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Middle agers |
Who were the first to think that a free man (not a slave) can't be punished without judjement by his equals? |
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Middle agers |
Who were the first to let commoners propose laws? |
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Middle agers, parliment |
Who were the first to think that common people should be represented by elected representitaves? What was this group called? (put a comma between answers) |
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English of the 1600s |
Who were the first to think that parliment should share power with the king? |
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English of the 1600s |
Who were the first to think that all taxes should be approved by parliment? |
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English of the 1600s, declaration of rights |
Who were the first to think that everyone has certain rights? What was this called?(Put a comma between answers) |
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English of the 1600s, glorious revolution |
Who thought that people should choose their leader? What was this called? |
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Agers of enlightenment |
Who were the first to have women that met and had intellectual discussions? |
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Agers of enlightenment |
Who were the first to think that rulers must obey the will of the people? |
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Agers of enlightenment |
Who were the first to form legeslative, judicial, and executive branches? |
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Agers of enlightenment |
Who were the first to think that the government should protect the freedom and rights of people? |
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