The Life and Death of Caesar Flashcards

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Who was Julius Caesar?

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Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and dictator.

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What title did Julius Caesar hold in Rome?

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He held the title of dictator.

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When was Julius Caesar born?

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Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC.

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In which year did Julius Caesar die?

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Julius Caesar died in 44 BC.

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What famous phrase is associated with Caesar’s death?

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‘Et tu, Brute?’

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True or False: Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators.

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True

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Name one of Julius Caesar’s major achievements.

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He expanded the Roman Republic through military conquests.

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What was the name of the river Caesar famously crossed?

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The Rubicon River.

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True or False: Caesar was the first emperor of Rome.

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False

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Which calendar reform is associated with Julius Caesar?

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The Julian calendar.

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Fill in the blank: Caesar was part of the ________ Triumvirate.

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First

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Who were the other two members of the First Triumvirate?

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Pompey and Crassus.

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What significant war did Caesar lead in Gaul?

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The Gallic Wars.

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What was Caesar’s role in the Roman Civil War?

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He was a key leader against Pompey.

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What did Caesar do to gain popularity among the Roman people?

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He provided land and food to the poor.

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What was the name of the political faction that opposed Caesar?

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The Optimates.

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True or False: Caesar declared himself king of Rome.

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What was Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra?

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He had a romantic relationship with her.

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Fill in the blank: Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of ________.

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Who was the leader of the assassination conspiracy against Caesar?

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What was the outcome of Caesar’s assassination?

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It led to a power struggle and the rise of the Roman Empire.

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What was Caesar’s famous military quote?

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‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’ (I came, I saw, I conquered).

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What position did Caesar hold before becoming dictator?

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He was a consul.

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True or False: Caesar wrote a famous book about his military campaigns.

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What is the title of Caesar's book?
Commentarii de Bello Gallico (Commentaries on the Gallic War).
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What was Caesar's full name?
Gaius Julius Caesar.
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Fill in the blank: Caesar's death marked the end of the ________ Republic.
Roman
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Who took power after Caesar's death?
Octavian (later known as Augustus).
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What was Caesar's legacy?
He is remembered as a pivotal figure in Roman history.
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True or False: Caesar was popular among the Senate.
False
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What did Caesar do to reform the Roman calendar?
He introduced the solar calendar with 365 days.
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What was one reason for Caesar's assassination?
Many senators feared he was gaining too much power.
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Fill in the blank: Caesar's reforms included changes in ________ and taxation.
land distribution
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What was the significance of crossing the Rubicon?
It was a declaration of war against the Senate.
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Who was Caesar's main rival during the Civil War?
Pompey.
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What was the fate of many conspirators after Caesar's assassination?
They were eventually defeated in civil war.
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True or False: Caesar was married three times.
True
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What was the name of Caesar's first wife?
Cornelia.
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What was the name of the festival held in honor of Caesar after his death?
The Lupercalia.
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Fill in the blank: Caesar was known for his ________ as a military leader.
brilliance
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What did the phrase 'crossing the Rubicon' symbolize?
Taking an irreversible step.
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Who was Caesar's adopted heir?
Octavian.