Who was Julius Caesar?
In what year was Julius Caesar Born?
What was happening in Rome during Caesar's lifetime that caused political problems?
Rome was growing, but there were fights between politicians and powerful generals were gaining more control.
What region did Caesar conquer, making him wealthy and famous?
Gaul
Who was Caesar’s famous lover and political ally from Egypt?
Cleopatra VII
What was March 15, the day Caesar was assassinated, called?
The Ides of March
What civilization was Julius Caesar a leader of?
Rome/ The Roman Republic
Who was Caesar’s main rival during the Roman Civil War?
Pompey
What calendar reform is associated with Caesar?
The Julian Calender
Who was Caesar’s adopted heir who later became Rome’s first emperor?
Octavian, later known as Augustus
Where was Caesar assassinated?
During a meeting of the Roman Senate
What political position gave Caesar a great deal of power near the end of his life?
Dictator
What river did Caesar cross in 49 BCE, starting a civil war?
The Rubicon
What famous book did Caesar write about his military campaigns in Gaul?
The Gallic War
Who were some important members of Caesar's family?
His mother was Aurelia, his wife was Cornelia, and his daughter was Julia.
Who was one of the most famous planners involved in Caesar’s assassination?
Marcus Junius Brutus
What famous military campaign greatly increased Caesar’s reputation and power?
The conquest of Gaul
What political alliance did Caesar form with Pompey and Crassus?
The First Triumvirate
What famous phrase is connected to Caesar’s quick victory over Pharnaces II?
“Veni, vidi, vici,” meaning “I came, I saw, I conquered.”
In what year was Caesar assassinated?
44 BCE
What happened to Caesar on March 15, 44 BCE?
A group of senators attacked and killed him.
What was Caesar’s full name?
Gaius Julius Caesar
Why was Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon important?
Caesar brought his army into Italy, which started a civil war against his political enemies.
What was one major result of Caesar's military victories?
They made him wealthy, popular with his soldiers, and more powerful in Rome.
Why did some Roman senators become worried about Caesar?
They thought he was becoming too powerful and might destroy the Roman Republic's system of government.
Why is Julius Caesar important to the history of Rome?
His rise to power and death helped lead to the end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.