Main Idea

Main Idea

After a few years in the army, Julius Caesar returned to Rome and became involved in politics. The word politics refers to the activities involved in running a government. In a republic, making laws, going to war, collecting taxes, and other government actions all require agreement between various people in the government. In Rome, the consuls, senators, and other Roman officials all had to work together to try to solve problems.

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What is this text mostly about?

• Ancient Rome

• Julius Cesar and politics

• Julius Cesar as a fighter in the Army

• Julius Cesar and the ransom

The main idea of this selection is...

Julius Caesar was a fine soldier, and he soon became well known throughout the army. For his bravery, he was awarded a Civic Crown, which was a simple crown made of oak leaves. A Civic Crown was a very important honor, and represented a soldier’s bravery. Only very important Romans earned the right to wear one.

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The text was mostly about;

• Julius Cesar and his famous hat

• Julius Cesar as a poet

• Julius Cesar as a solider

• Julius Cesar and the Roman Army