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WorksheetsHarcourt Social Studies World History Chapter 9 Test
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
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
What is the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus called?
Messiah
Christianity
Plebeian
Republic
What happened in 753 B.C.?
Rome is founded.
The First Punic War begins
Pax Romana begins
Jesus is born.
What are Roman common citizens called?
Messiah
Christianity
Plebeian
Republic
What is it to seek out and punish Christians for their beliefs?
Senate
veto
forum
Disciples
Persecute
How did the support Roman emperors affect Christianity?
They should love their neighbors as themselves
More people became Christian, new churches were built , and persecution stopped
government leaders believed that proper worship protected the empire from harm.
They allowed the Roman army to move quickly and made the exchange of goods and ideas easier
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
When was the Edict of Milan is issued?
509 B.C.
46 B.C.
A.D. 72
A.D. 313
What is it to reject the government's actions?
Senate
veto
forum
Disciples
Persecute
Dictator
a ruler with absolute authority
rising from the dead and to pass on his teachings
a person sent out to teach others
a group of three who share power
What point of view did Augustus have about the work he did for the city of Rome?
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 improved greatly 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 are plebeians able to serve as consuls?
367 B.C.
27 B.C.
A.D. 180
A.D. 392
What are the wealthy descendants of Rome's earliest settlers called?
Consul
Patrician
census
patriotism
Pope
How was Roman society divided?
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
What happened in 4 B.C.?
Rome is founded.
The First Punic War begins
Pax Romana begins
Jesus is born.
What happened in 264 B.C.?
Rome is founded.
The First Punic War begins
Pax Romana begins
Jesus is born.
Why was Caesar popular with the citizens of Rome?
They allowed the Roman army to move quickly and made the exchange of goods and ideas easier.
He changed the senate for the better, gave more people citizenship, created jobs and issued decrees to help the poor people
He believed he improved greatly 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.
What is a plebeian elected assembly leader called
confederation
Province
aqueduct
tribune
Martyr
What is a type of government in which people elect leaders to represent them in an assembly called?
Messiah
Christianity
Plebeian
Republic
What is the most powerful governing body of Rome?
Senate
veto
forum
Disciples
Persecute
What did the historian Livy think about Rome's location?
He believed he greatly improved the look of the city.
He thought it was an excellent location for a city
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
They should love their neighbors as themselves
When did Christianity becomes the official religion of the Roman Empire?
367 B.C.
27 B.C.
A.D. 180
A.D. 392
What is the group of three who share power called?
Salvation
gladiator
Gospels
basilica
triumvirate
How did Roman roads unite the empire?
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 improved greatly 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.
Why did the poet Virgil write the Aeneid??
He believed he greatly improved the look of the city.
He thought it was an excellent location for a city
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
They should love their neighbors as themselves
What is the leader of all bishops and head of Roman Catholic church called?
Consul
Patrician
census
patriotism
Pope
Resurrection
a ruler with absolute authority
rising from the dead and to pass on his teachings
a person sent out to teach others
a group of three who share power
What is the group of men who were Jesus's closest followers called?
Senate
veto
forum
Disciples
Persecute
What is the saving of human soul from evil with a promise of life after death called?
Salvation
gladiator
Gospels
basilica
triumvirate
What is it to count of a country's population?
Consul
Patrician
census
patriotism
Pope
Why did some Roman leaders fear Christianity?
They allowed the Roman army to move quickly and made the exchange of goods and ideas easier.
He changed the senate for the better, gave more people citizenship, created jobs and issued decrees to help the poor people
He believed he improved greatly 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.
What is a slave or a prisoner who fought, often to the death, for the entertainment of the citizens called?
Salvation
gladiator
Gospels
basilica
triumvirate
What is the system of bridges and canals used to carry water in to a city called
confederation
Province
aqueduct
tribune
Martyr
What is it to love of ones country?
Consul
Patrician
census
patriotism
Pope
What was Jesus's point of view how people should treat their neighbors?
He believed he greatly improved the look of the city.
He thought it was an excellent location for a city
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
They should love their neighbors as themselves
Why did the Roman government want to take control of worship?
They should love their neighbors as themselves
More people became Christian, new churches were built , and persecution stopped
government leaders believed that proper worship protected the empire from harm.
They allowed the Roman army to move quickly and made the exchange of goods and ideas easier
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
Apostle
a ruler with absolute authority
rising from the dead and to pass on his teachings
a person sent out to teach others
a group of three who share power
When was Caesar appointed dictator?
509 B.C.
46 B.C.
A.D. 72
A.D. 313
How did the Roman government change in 509 B.C.?
He believed he greatly improved the look of the city.
He thought it was an excellent location for a city
Because Augustus wanted an epic that would tell the story of Rome's historic past.
They should love their neighbors as themselves
The Romans formed a republic.
What is the a huge government building in the center of a city called?
Salvation
gladiator
Gospels
basilica
triumvirate
Who was Rome's first emperor?
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
When did Building of the Colosseum begin?
509 B.C.
46 B.C.
A.D. 72
A.D. 313
What is the public place where people could meet for business or recreation called?
Senate
veto
forum
Disciples
Persecute
When did Pax Romana end ?
367 B.C.
27 B.C.
A.D. 180
A.D. 392
What is it called when a person who dies for their beliefs?
confederation
Province
aqueduct
tribune
Martyr
