Chapter 6 Test Review

The Romans learned much from the Etruscan civilization, including

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  military techniques

• the Latin language

• the framework of government

• engineering and the alphabet

When plebeians initially gained representation in the senate, what position did they fill?

• Consuls

• Censors

• Tribunes

• Patricians

Religion played an important role in Roman society, helping to

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  improve the rights of women

• create a sense of community

• win military campaigns

• redistribute wealth

Basic Military unit

• Legion

• Region

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  Platoon

• Battalion

The Romans allowed conquered peoples to keep their own customs, money, and local government if they agreed to

• convert to Christianity

• serve in a political office

• work for the government

• pay taxes

Greek God of War

• Pluto

• Jupiter

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  Earth

• Mars

Greek God of Water

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  Zeus

• 
  Poseidon

• Percy

• 
  Ares

What was Rome's primary goal in its quest to build an empire?

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  It wanted control over foreign lands and people

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  It wanted to spread Roman religion.

• It wanted revenge for Hannibal's destruction in Italy.

• It wanted to abolish slavery.

What did Caesar accomplish in his rise to power?

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  He gave public lands to the wealthy.

• He created public works programs and jobs for the unemployed.

• He changed the republic into a monarchy.

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  He created a civil service to enforce laws.

What influence did the Pax Romana have on the Roman people?

• It decreased the amount of trade, creating famine and unrest among the population.

• It was a period of strife that roused Romans to rebel against their leaders.

• It decreased taxation because of the increase in wealth.

• It brought a period of peace, order, unity, and prosperity to the Roman empire.