The Rise of Julius Caesar

Question 1

Roman conditions

Answer 1

• patricians focused on power and territory (no civic duties)
• reformers break up estates: give land to the poor

Question 2

class warfare

Answer 2

• senators (patricians) kill reformers

- civil war between patricians and plebeians

Question 3

early years

Answer 3

• success in Asia Minor (Turkey) and Gaul (France)

Question 4

success in Gaul

Answer 4

• governor of Gaul: has own army, conflicting with Pompey

- Senate supports Pompey

Question 5

military strength

Answer 5

• new territory for Rome
• popularity and wealth among men
• reputation for being a voice for plebeians

Question 6

Egpyt

Answer 6

• met Cleopatra 48 B.C.: had a son Caesarion
• return to Rome 46 B.C.
• names himself dictator for life in 44 B.C.