Life of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar and his family were descendents from who?
Descendents of Romulus
What was the name of the 3 person consul that Julius Caesar joined?
The triumvirate.
What country did Pompey flee to in order to escape Caesar?
Egypt
What did the Senate do when Caesar was in Egypt?
Sent an army to try and defeat him once and for all.
What made the Senate decide that they needed to kill Caesar?
He declared himself a king and named his adopted son as the next ruler.
What 3 things made Julius Caesar popular?
He was powerful fighter, good speaker and threw parties to entertain the people
Julius Caesar battled with this country whose warriors painted themselves blue.
How many pharaohs were ruling Egypt at the time that Caesar arrived?
Two pharaohs ruled at that time - Cleopatra and her brother
What did Caesar do when the Senate's army came to Egypt?
Caesar quickly defeated them.
What was the name of Julius Caesar's adopted son, the one who he wanted to be the next ruler?
Octavian
Did Julius Caesar become a consul right away?
No, he had to prove he was worthy by taking on battles in Gaul and leading Spain.
Pompey, although he was once Caesar's friend and son-in-law.
What did Cleopatra and her brother do in order to impress Caesar?
Killed Pompey and sent him his head.
What was the famous saying by Caesar about his victories in Egypt?
Veni, vidi, vici
I came, I saw, and I conquered.
What strange events happened before Caesar's death?
Caesar's horses were crying
A fortune teller told him to beware
His wife had a nightmare
Was Julius Caesar popular with the Senate (the rich and powerful men)?
No, they worried about his increasing power.
Did Pompey and the Senators win the battle against Caesar?
No, the soldiers ran away and didn't want to fight him. Pompey fled to Egypt.
How did Caesar react to Pompey being killed?
What happened when Caesar returned to Rome?
He was made dictator for life. He had total control.
What was the name of the friend of who plotted to have Caesar killed?
Brutus. Caesar is known for saying, "Et tu Brute?"
Was Julius Caesar upset to be sent to Spain?
No, he said he would rather be the leader there than have no power in Rome.
What river did Caesar cross when going back to defend himself in Rome?
The Rubicon River.
Why did Cleopatra want Caesar to be on her side?
She wanted to get rid of her brother and rule Egypt alone.
What are 3 things that Caesar did as dictator?
Took power from the Senate
Declared war
Raised taxes
Passed laws
Made his own money
Paid for gladiator school and chariot racing
Where did Caesar die?
In the Senate building at the foot of the statue of Pompey.