Caesar becomes emperor

Multiple Choice

Why was Caesar's campaign in Britain significant for his legacy as a leader?

• It demonstrated his ambition and military skill by attempting to conquer new lands.

• It was the first time Rome had ever traveled by sea.

• It was the only campaign where Caesar was defeated.

• It was the campaign where Caesar met Cleopatra.

Open Ended

How do you think the Roman soldiers felt when they first saw the land of Britain, and why?

Multiple Choice

How did Caesar present his military achievements to the people of Rome?

• He told them about both his victories and defeats.

• He only sent messages about his victories.

• He ignored military matters and focused on politics.

• He only sent messages about his defeats.

Open Ended

Why did Caesar only share news of his victories with the people of Rome? What do you think his objective was in doing this? Do you believe it is fair for a government to only share news of its successes and not its failures? Why or why not?

Open Ended

What effect might Caesar's selective reporting of his victories have had on the people of Rome?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Caesar's communication with Rome are correct?

• He only reported his victories.

• He wrote a book called 'The Gallic Wars.'

• He frequently mentioned his defeats.

• He exaggerated his successes.

Open Ended

Describe how the perspectives of the people of Rome and the soldiers in Caesar's army might have differed regarding Caesar's campaign in Britain.

Open Ended

What dilemma did Caesar face after receiving the message from Pompey and the Senate while he was in Britain?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons the senators wanted Pompey to turn against Caesar?

• They feared Caesar would become king of Rome.

• They believed Caesar was not loyal to Rome.

• They wanted Pompey to become the strongest man in the city.

• They thought Caesar would help the poor rise against the rich.

Multiple Choice

What role did Pompey play in the political conflict with Caesar, and how did his actions influence the events that followed Caesar's victories in Britain?

• Pompey allied with Caesar to strengthen Rome's army.

• Pompey turned against Caesar due to jealousy and political rivalry, helping to label Caesar as a traitor.

• Pompey ignored the senators' advice and supported Caesar's return to Rome.

• Pompey left Rome to avoid involvement in the conflict.

Multiple Choice

Why were the senators afraid of Caesar's return to Rome?

• They feared he would become too powerful and take control of Rome.

• They believed he would start a civil war to help the poor uprise against the rich

• They thought he would retire from politics

• They worried he might prefer to stay in Britain and not return to Rome.

Multiple Choice

Why did Pompey agree to turn against Caesar?

• He wanted to join forces with the senators to defeat Caesar.

• He was jealous of Caesar’s popularity and wanted more power.

• He was forced by the people of Rome to oppose Caesar.

• He wanted to prevent Caesar from returning to Rome.

Open Ended

If you were Pompey, what would you do? Would you turn against Julius Caesar and join the senators, or would you stay loyal to him?

Multiple Select

What were the risks Caesar faced when deciding to cross the Rubicon River? Select all that apply.

• He would start a civil war.

• He might be arrested by the senators.

• He would lose support from his army.

• He would have to fight against other Romans.

Open Ended

Why was crossing the Rubicon considered such a dangerous and dramatic moment in Roman history?

Multiple Choice

Why was Julius Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon considered such a dramatic and dangerous moment in history?

• Because it started a civil war and was a point of no return for Caesar

• Because it was the first time anyone crossed the river

• Because Caesar wanted to conquer new lands

• Because Pompey invited him to cross

Multiple Select

Which of the following were key players in the conflict when Caesar returned to Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Pompey

• The Senate

• Cleopatra

Open Ended

What does the phrase 'crossing the Rubicon' mean, and how did it originate from Julius Caesar's story?

Multiple Choice

Who were the two pharaohs ruling Egypt when Caesar arrived, and what was their relationship?

• Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII, siblings

• Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, married

• Ptolemy XIII and Pompey, rivals

• Cleopatra and Pompey, allies

Open Ended

Why did Caesar feel he could not leave Pompey in Egypt, and what did he fear would happen if he did?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Celts, as described during Caesar's campaign, is correct?

• The Celts wore heavy armor and carried shields into battle.

• The Celts painted their bodies blue and believed it would protect them.

• The Celts avoided battle and preferred to negotiate peace.

• The Celts used only bows and arrows as weapons.

Open Ended

What challenges did Caesar and his soldiers face during their campaign to conquer Britain?