Harcourt Social Studies World History Chapter 9 Test

What happened in 27 B.C.?

• Rome is founded.

• The First Punic War begins

• Pax Romana begins

• Jesus is born.

What is a self-governing region called

• confederation

• Province

• aqueduct

• tribune

• Martyr

In what ways did Greek culture influence the Etruscans.?

• Upper class lower class and slaves

• The Romans formed a republic.

• Octavian, or Augustus Caesar

• alphabet and art styles

• He thought it was an excellent location for a city

a savior sent by God, and will bring justice to the world.

• Messiah

• Christianity

• Plebeian

• Republic

When did Rome form a republic?

• 509 B.C.

• 46 B.C.

• A.D. 72

• A.D. 313

How do you think many people in the lower class viewed slavery?

• They allowed the Roman army to move quickly and made the exchange of goods and ideas easier.

• Caesar changed the senate for the better, gave more people citizenship, created jobs and issued decrees to help the poor people

• He believed he greatly improved the look of the city.

• Because the Christians would not worship the Roman gods

• They were probably against it, since it caused them to lose their jobs and become poorer.

When did Octavian becomes Caesar Augustus?

• 367 B.C.

• 27 B.C.

• A.D. 180

• A.D. 392

What is an elected leader of the republic and leads the army is called?

• Consul

• Patrician

• census

• patriotism

• Pope

What is the grouping of Christian writings which describes the life death and resurrection of Jesus called?

• Salvation

• gladiator

• Gospels

• basilica

• triumvirate

What is a group of governments joined together for a common purpose called?

• confederation

• Province

• aqueduct

• tribune

• Martyr