Julius Caesar
True or false? Julius Caesar was Rome's first dictator.
True.
True or false? Sicily was the Roman capital.
False.
What was a patrician?
A patrician was a member of a wealthy, upper-class family in the Roman republic
True or false? When Roman soldiers were done serving, they would barely get anything from the government.
False. When a Roman completed his services, he would be greatly rewarded with tons of land and money.
What Roman god was the ruler of the gods?
Jupiter, also known as Zeus was the leader of the Roman gods.
Why did the senators not like the idea of Julius Caesar ruling as a king?
They didn't want this to happen because they also wanted to have power and not just him.
True or false? Rome's soil was quite fertile.
True.
What is a Republic government?
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In a Republic government, certified citizens have the right to vote for their rulers.
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True or false? Roman soldiers were forbidden to marry during their service.
True. They were not allowed to marry while the were serving.
What Roman god was the god of war?
Mars, also known as Ares was the Roman god of war.
True or false? By Caesar's last days, not too many people liked and supported him.
True.
What river was Rome right next to?
The Tiber river.
True or false? The Senate was more powerful than the Consuls.
True. The Senate advised the Consuls on almost everything and the Consuls almost always went through with it.
What was the name of Roman soldiers that were officers?
Centurions were the name of higher ranked Roman soldiers.
In the Circus Maximus, what events would happen there during the day?
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Chariot fights would happen during the day entailing battles on chariots to win races.
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How was Caesar killed?
He was stabbed by senators at a Senate meeting because they believed he was too powerful.
What sea is Rome right next to?
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The Mediterranean Sea.
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How many rulers did Rome always have in the Consul? (Before Caesar).
There were only 2 Consuls each year.
What were the soldiers tools made out of?
They were made out of iron.
True or false? Being a house slave was considered lucky because they were treated well.
True. They were the best treated slaves and they were treated almost as family members.
Who won the war between Caesar and the Senate?
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Julius Caesar won the war.
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What mountains were right next to Rome?
The Apennines.
Who won the war between the patricians and the Plebeians?
The Plebeians won the war.
How long did a Roman soldier have to serve on the battlefield?
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25 years.
In the Colosseum, what would happen in the gladiator fights?
Lots of people would go into battle and fight to the death.