Quotes
Written in a later play, Julius Caesar was supposedly told this famous phrase by an old prophet.
What is "Beware the Ides of March"?
Julius Caesar said words about having a point of no return after crossing this river in order to defy the Senate.
What is the Rubicon River?
This month was named after Caesar.
What is July?
This governing body feared Caesar's growing power.
What is the Senate?
Caesar belonged to this powerful social class of Rome.
What is the Patrician class?
One of Caesar's most famous quotes, talking about the Battle of Zela, which was a swift military victory.
What is "veni, vidi, vici"?
After interfering with war in Egypt, Julius Caesar put this famous ruler on the throne after defeating Ptolemy XIII.
Who is Cleopatra?
This famous playwright wrote about Julius Caesar in a play with his name as the title.
Who is William Shakespeare?
This reform of our calendar is still used today by churches, but 13 days behind the commonly used Gregorian Calendar.
What is the Julian Calendar?
This close friend of Julius Caesar and politician later betrayed him, leading a conspiracy about him.
Who is Brutus?
Caesar's words at death, supposedly.
What is "et tu Brute?"
One of Caesar's most famous military accomplishments was his 8 year long campaign in this place.
What is Gaul?
This title was used by Russians and Bulgarians for their leader, based on Caesar's name.
What is a czar/tsar?
Caesar became this title after taking permanent power/
What is "dictator for life" (or dictator perpetuo)?
Caesar strengthened his political ties by marrying his daughter, Julia, to this ally.
Who is Pompey?
Julius Caesar's words signifying that there was no return.
What is "alea iacta est"?
Caesar used these groups of soldiers, usually with about 5,000 soldiers in each group.
What is a legion?
After Julius' death, this adopted son took power and became the first emperor under this name.
Who is Augustus Caesar?
These three people in power formed an unofficial alliance called the First Triumvirate.
As a young man, Caesar was almost executed by this dictator, causing him to flee Rome temporarily.
Who is Sulla?
Written in a later play, Marc Antony supposedly said this when addressing the crowd about Caesar's death.
What is "Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears"?
Caesar defeated this enemy in the Battle of Pharsalus, who was once a former ally.
Who was Pompey?
After Caesar's death, this period of conflict led to the rise of the Roman Empire.
What is the Roman Civil War?
After Caesar's term in this governing office was over, he went against the Senate.
What is governor (or proconsul)?
Caesar was once held for ransom by this group, whom he later captured and executed after gaining his freedom.
Who were the Cilician Pirates?