Worksheet: Understanding Democracy | Footprints Class 7: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which country is known as one of the largest democracies in the world?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) Canada

Q2: What form of democracy was practiced in Ancient Greece?
(a) Indirect democracy
(b) Direct democracy
(c) Oligarchy
(d) Monarchy

Q3: The Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England was crucial for the development of democracy because it:
(a) Ended monarchy completely.
(b) Made the ruler answerable to the Parliament.
(c) Initiated direct democracy.
(d) Led to the independence of many colonies.

Q4: Which event led to the dissolution of major European imperial powers and the adoption of democratic principles by new nation-states?
(a) The French Revolution
(b) The American Revolutionary War
(c) The Glorious Revolution
(d) The First World War

Q5: What is a key feature of democracy related to justice?
(a) Only the legislature has the power to make decisions.
(b) The judiciary protects freedom and rights of citizens.
(c) The executive is led solely by the President.
(d) Citizens cannot change or remove the government.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: ________ is a form of government where the people govern themselves directly or through elected representatives.

Q2: The earliest democracy began in ________ in the 6th century BCE.

Q3: The American Revolutionary War ended British imperialism in America and introduced the idea of a ________.

Q4: The French Revolution brought in the ideas of liberty, equality, and ________.

Q5: Democracy upholds human dignity and ________.

Match the Column (In a Table)

True/False

Q1: Indirect democracy is prevalent in Ancient Greece.

Q2: The Renaissance movement in Europe led to the decline of democracy.

Q3: The French Revolution led to the abolishment of slavery in French colonies.

Q4: The Russian Revolution of 1917 established a democratic government in Russia.

Q5: Equality, justice, freedom of speech, and public opinion are upheld in a democracy.