Life And Death Of Caesar Flashcards
Who was Julius Caesar?
A Roman general and statesman who played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
What year was Julius Caesar assassinated?
44 BC
True or False: Julius Caesar was a dictator of Rome.
True
What title did Julius Caesar hold that gave him significant power?
Dictator perpetuo (dictator for life)
Fill in the blank: Julius Caesar was born in ___.
100 BC
What was the name of the river Caesar crossed that led to a civil war?
The Rubicon
Which famous phrase is attributed to Caesar upon crossing the Rubicon?
Alea iacta est (The die is cast)
Who were the main conspirators in Caesar’s assassination?
Brutus and Cassius
What was the significance of the Ides of March?
It was the date of Caesar’s assassination.
Multiple Choice: What was one of Caesar’s notable military achievements?
Conquering Gaul
True or False: Caesar was never defeated in battle.
False
What reform did Caesar implement regarding the calendar?
He introduced the Julian calendar.
Fill in the blank: Julius Caesar was a member of the ___.
Julii family
What was the name of the political alliance formed by Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus?
The First Triumvirate
What was Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra?
He had a romantic and political alliance with her.
What was the outcome of the civil war between Caesar and Pompey?
Caesar emerged victorious.
Who warned Caesar to ‘Beware the Ides of March’?
The soothsayer
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for Caesar’s assassination?
His popularity with the common people
Fill in the blank: Caesar was a key figure in the transition from the Roman Republic to the ___.
Roman Empire
What did Caesar famously say after defeating Pompey in battle?
Veni, vidi, vici (I came, I saw, I conquered)
True or False: Caesar had no children.
False
What was the aftermath of Caesar’s assassination?
It led to another civil war and the rise of Augustus.
Who was Caesar’s adopted heir?
Octavian (later Augustus)
What was one of Caesar’s major reforms related to land?
He redistributed land to veterans.
Multiple Choice: What was Caesar’s main political rival?
Pompey
What did the Senate do in response to Caesar’s power?
They conspired against him and planned his assassination.
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Caesar took place in the ___.
The Theatre of Pompey
What was Caesar’s legacy?
He significantly transformed Roman governance and military structure.
