success + accomplishments

Question 1

consul

Answer 1

achieved one of the top 2 governing positions in the republic of rome. the ancient cities of conrinth and carthage were sponsered under julius caesar’s name and helped rome while they were going through a financial crisis by cancelling all interest payments and tenants wouldn’t have to pay rent for one year

Question 2

military commander

Answer 2

he had around 32,000 to 40,000 men under his control and claims to have fought 200,000, conquered all of gaul in 58 - 50 BCE, crossed the rubicon river on january 10 49 BCE with the troops and started a civil war between him and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus because he wanted to be the most popular leader

Question 3

steps taken to become a military commander

Answer 3

he began to rise in power in 60 BCE and he allied with Pompey and Crassus. the three of them had control over Rome

Question 3

steps taken to become a consul

Answer 3

he became a prominent figure in his military achievements