LEADERS & POWER
This Roman leader is warned to “Beware the Ides of March."
Who is Julius Caesar?
Which modern political figure was known for living in giant luxury residences decorated with gold interiors?
Who is Donald Trump?
This senator justifies Caesar’s death as preventing tyranny
Who is Brutus?
The group influenced by Antony’s speech and modern political messaging.
Who is the public?
He said “Make our country great again.”
What did Donald Trump say?
This modern U.S. president is known for large rallies and direct communication with supporters
Who is Donald Trump?
This leader and this Roman ruler were both criticized by political rivals for vanity and obsession with their appearance.
Who are Donald Trump and Julius Caesar?
How Antony describes Caesar after his death.
What is “noble, loyal, and wronged”?
A persuasive tool used by Antony and modern politicians to influence emotions
What is persuasion?
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears.”
What is Mark Antony’s funeral speech in Julius Caesar?
This character delivers the famous funeral speech beginning with “Friends, Romans, countrymen…”
Who is Marc Antony?
He was accused by their enemies of behaving more like kings than public servants.
Who are Julius Caesar and Donald Trump?
The relationship that makes Caesar’s death most shocking.
What is friendship?
The idea that a leader’s reputation can change after death or leaving office.
What is legacy?
“I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.”
What did Donald Trump say?
The system of government Caesar is accused of threatening in Rome
What is the Roman Republic?
Which leader reportedly wore a laurel wreath partly to hide his thinning hair?
Who is Julius Caesar?
The tension between friendship and political duty that defines the play
What is ambition vs manipulation of truth?
This leader was praised by supporters as a champion of ordinary citizens but feared by critics as a threat to the republic.
Who is Julius Caesar ?
“Men willingly believe what they wish.”
What did Julius Caesar say ?
Both Caesar and Trump are often discussed in terms of expanding executive authority
What is political power or executive power?
Leader who had children who became politically important public figures connected to their family legacy.
Who are Julius Caesar and Donald Trump?
The tension between friendship and political duty
What is honor compare to loyalty?
Caesar is seen as both this and a victim depending on perspective.
What is a Tyran?
What is a Martyr?
A speech that ended in the insurrection of the U.S. Capitol
What is Trump January 6th, 2021 speech?