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True or False: Julius Caesar grew up in a wealthy family.
False, he was born into a noble but not rich family
What river did Caesar cross to start a civil war?
The Rubicon
What calendar did Caesar create?
The Julian Calendar
On what day was Caesar assassinated?
March 15, 44BCE
What form of government was Rome before Caesar?
The Roman Republic
What noble family was Caesar born into?
The Julian Family (gens Julia)
Casear formed a political alliance with Pompey and Crassus called what?
The First Triumvirate
What huge region did Caesar conquer?
Gaul
How many times was Caesar stabbed?
23 times
Caesar lived during the final years of what era?
The end of the Roman Republic
What major event made Caesar the head of his family at 16?
His father died
Caesar became extremely popular with what group of people?
The common people of Rome
What government body did Caesar expand by adding more members?
The Senate
Who were the 2 main leaders of the conspiracy?
Brutus and Cassius
Caesar was once kidnapped by?
Pirates
Who was Caesars influential mother?
Aurelia Cotta
Dictator for life
Caesar built a wooden bridge across which major river in only 10 days?
The Rhine River
Why did many senators want Caesar dead?
They feared he had too much power
Civil wars, corruption
Caesar claimed to be descended from which goddess?
Venus
What high religious office did Caesar win in 63 BCE?
Pontifex Maximus (Chief Priest)
What famous commentaries did he write?
Commentaries on the Gallic War
Where did the assassination take place?
The Theatre of Pompey
What did Caesar do when people set a ransom for him?
He demanded they raise it because he thought he was worth more