Julius Caesar Question Cards Worksheet (Grade 3)

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How do we know that Julius Caesar was a proud, ambitious man who had a high opinion of himself?

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He demanded a higher ransom.

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How did Julius Caesar show himself to be a brave and determined soldier?

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After being released, he returned with an army to kill the pirates.

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What does the phrase veni, vidi, vici mean?

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Why do teachers all around the world use Caesar’s book on the Gallic Wars to teach Latin to students?

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It is very clear and well-written.

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What was so unusual about the report that Julius Caesar wrote after putting down the revolt?

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It was only three words: "Veni, vidi, vici"—I came, I saw, I conquered.

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What did Caesar wear on his head?

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A Civic Crown of oak leaves

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What kind of family did Julius Caesar come from?

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The elite Julii family, one of the oldest and most powerful patrician families

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Why did Julius Caesar not become a priest of Jupiter after he was nominated for this position?

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There was feud and conflict with another patrician family that kept him from taking the position, so he joined the army instead.

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Was Julius Caesar a successful soldier?

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Yes, he was awarded the Civic Crown for his bravery.

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With whom did Julius Caesar form an alliance, and why?

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Pompey, to gain things they wanted, such as land and power.