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How do we know that Julius Caesar was a proud, ambitious man who had a high opinion of himself?
He demanded a higher ransom.
What does the phrase veni, vidi, vici mean?
I came, I saw, I conquered.
What was so unusual about the report that Caesar wrote after putting down the revolt?
It was only three words, when most reports were very lengthy.
What kind of family did Julius Caesar come from?
The Julii elite, one of the oldest and most powerful patrician families
Was Julius Caesara a successful soldier? Did he win a special award?
Yes, he was awarded the Civic Crown for his bravery.
With whom did Caesar form an alliance?
He formed an alliance with Pompey because they wanted to gain things they wanted such as land and power.
After serving as consul, Caesar became a proconsul. What did he decide to do as a proconsul?
He decided to conquer land north of Rome, called Gaul.
What did the Romans think of the people living to the north known as Gauls?
They thought Gauls and Germanic tribes were barbarians, and they thought they were crude and uncultured.
Why do teachers all around the world use Caesar's books on the Gallic Wars to teach Latin to students?
It is very clear and well written.
Why did Caesar not become a priest of Jupiter afeter he was nominated for this position?
There was a feud or conflict with another patrician family that kept him from being able to take this position. He joined the army instead.