Julius Ceasar Flashcards
How did Ceasar die?
On the 15th of March 44BC ceasar was stabbed 23 times by his own people who wanted his regn to end.
How did Ceasar take charge of Rome?
Ceasar promised to help the plebians have a better life so he had them on his side against the people of the senate. To become a senator, you had to be a former patrician. So this left out the plebians who hated the senators but treated caesar like a god. There fore with the help of plebians and other army generals he could take over and become part of the senate.
What did Caesar state himself to be?
Dictator for life
What job dis caesar have before emperor?
A general who played a big part in turning the roman rebubluc to the roman empire
Why was caesar a bad leader?
Did not have the government on his side. Built statues of himself among gods Altered the calendar for his own needs Put his freinds in powerful positions whether they were useful or not Was power hungry Was maniulative
Why was Caesar a good leader?
Let people from other countries become roman citizens meaning the army expands.
Was a former roman general so new what was best for the army
Was popular with the plebians who made up a large amount of the population
A well speaker
A persuasive public speaker.
In what year was caesar elected emperor/dictator?
In 69 or 68 bc Caesar was elected quaestor ( the first point of the roman political system)
What did Caesar do to help the rich?
Built fine buildings for them to enjoy
Improved the calendar.
What did caesar do to help the poor?
Caesar gave them land
He gave them food
He let them become citizens
Was caesar wealthy as a child?
He grew up in a quite rich family and had a very high above average upbringing and was good at sports.
When was caesar born?
In around 100 bc
What did he doin the army?
He joine the roman forces in 81 bc and was the first commander to invade england. He did this twice: once in 55 bc and again in 54 bc.
What was after the army like for him?
He had an intrest in being a politician for Rome and was elected in charge of entertainment.
How popular was he in rome?
He became allies witth the plebians. He also be freinded a very rich and important man named Crassus.
Where did he go next with politics?
He became consul in 59 bc and then moved on to gaul to take the honour of governor.
