The Life and Death of Caesar Flashcards
Who was Julius Caesar?
Julius Caesar was a Roman general, statesman, and dictator.
What title did Julius Caesar hold in Rome?
He held the title of dictator.
When was Julius Caesar born?
Julius Caesar was born on July 12, 100 BC.
In which year did Julius Caesar die?
Julius Caesar died in 44 BC.
What famous phrase is associated with Caesar’s death?
‘Et tu, Brute?’
True or False: Caesar was assassinated by a group of senators.
True
Name one of Julius Caesar’s major achievements.
He expanded the Roman Republic through military conquests.
What was the name of the river Caesar famously crossed?
The Rubicon River.
True or False: Caesar was the first emperor of Rome.
False
Which calendar reform is associated with Julius Caesar?
The Julian calendar.
Fill in the blank: Caesar was part of the ________ Triumvirate.
First
Who were the other two members of the First Triumvirate?
Pompey and Crassus.
What significant war did Caesar lead in Gaul?
The Gallic Wars.
What was Caesar’s role in the Roman Civil War?
He was a key leader against Pompey.
What did Caesar do to gain popularity among the Roman people?
He provided land and food to the poor.
What was the name of the political faction that opposed Caesar?
The Optimates.
True or False: Caesar declared himself king of Rome.
False
What was Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra?
He had a romantic relationship with her.
Fill in the blank: Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of ________.
March
Who was the leader of the assassination conspiracy against Caesar?
Brutus.
What was the outcome of Caesar’s assassination?
It led to a power struggle and the rise of the Roman Empire.
What was Caesar’s famous military quote?
‘Veni, Vidi, Vici’ (I came, I saw, I conquered).
What position did Caesar hold before becoming dictator?
He was a consul.
True or False: Caesar wrote a famous book about his military campaigns.
True
What is the title of Caesar’s book?
Commentarii de Bello Gallico (Commentaries on the Gallic War).
What was Caesar’s full name?
Gaius Julius Caesar.
Fill in the blank: Caesar’s death marked the end of the ________ Republic.
Roman
Who took power after Caesar’s death?
Octavian (later known as Augustus).
What was Caesar’s legacy?
He is remembered as a pivotal figure in Roman history.
True or False: Caesar was popular among the Senate.
False
What did Caesar do to reform the Roman calendar?
He introduced the solar calendar with 365 days.
What was one reason for Caesar’s assassination?
Many senators feared he was gaining too much power.
Fill in the blank: Caesar’s reforms included changes in ________ and taxation.
land distribution
What was the significance of crossing the Rubicon?
It was a declaration of war against the Senate.
Who was Caesar’s main rival during the Civil War?
Pompey.
What was the fate of many conspirators after Caesar’s assassination?
They were eventually defeated in civil war.
True or False: Caesar was married three times.
True
What was the name of Caesar’s first wife?
Cornelia.
What was the name of the festival held in honor of Caesar after his death?
The Lupercalia.
Fill in the blank: Caesar was known for his ________ as a military leader.
brilliance
What did the phrase ‘crossing the Rubicon’ symbolize?
Taking an irreversible step.
Who was Caesar’s adopted heir?
Octavian.
