Caesar the hero

Open Ended

Why do you think Julius Caesar is considered a significant figure in history?

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 impact might Caesar's selective sharing of information have had on the people of Rome and their perception of him as a leader?

Open Ended

What strategies did Caesar use to make himself appear more successful to the people of Rome, according to the text?

Multiple Select

Based on the text, what were some of the challenges Caesar and his soldiers faced during their campaign in Britain?

• Storms wrecked Roman ships.

• The Celts retreated immediately.

• Roman soldiers were ambushed and defeated.

• Caesar was able to conquer all of Britain.

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why the senators wanted Pompey to turn against Caesar?

• They wanted Pompey to become king of Rome.

• They believed Caesar was a traitor and wanted to take away his power before he returned to Rome.

• They wanted to send Caesar to Britain permanently.

• They wanted Pompey to marry Caesar's daughter.

Open Ended

How did Pompey's relationship with Caesar change, and what were the main reasons for this shift?

Multiple Select

What were the senators' main concerns about Caesar's return to Rome, as described in the lesson? Select all that apply.

• He would become too powerful and take control of Rome.

• He would start a civil war to help the poor.

• He would retire from politics.

• He might prefer to stay in Britain.

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

Which of the following were consequences Caesar faced after crossing the Rubicon?

• He started a civil war.

• He was welcomed peacefully by the Senate.

• He risked being arrested by the senators.

• His army had to fight against other Romans.

Multiple Choice

What significant event is depicted by the phrase 'Caesar crosses the Rubicon'?

• Caesar's decision to start a civil war by entering Rome with his army.

• Caesar's defeat of Pompey in battle.

• Caesar's appointment as dictator for life.

• Caesar's assassination by the Senate.

Open Ended

Explain why crossing the Rubicon was considered a dangerous and dramatic moment in Roman history.

Open Ended

What does the phrase 'crossing the Rubicon' mean, and how is it connected to Julius Caesar's story?

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 that changed Rome forever

• Because he wanted to become king immediately

• Because Pompey invited him to cross

• Because the Senate supported his crossing

Open Ended

What was your 'Rubicon moment,'... can you share a time when you or someone else (real or fictional) faced a pivotal decision that changed everything? What led to that moment, and what was the outcome?

Multiple Choice

Who were the two rulers of Egypt mentioned in the story of Caesar and Cleopatra?

• Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII

• Pompey and Caesar

• Cleopatra and Julius Caesar

• Ptolemy XIII and Pompey

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were reasons Caesar wanted to go to Egypt after taking control of Rome?

• To capture Pompey and end the civil war

• To conquer Egypt for himself

• To make peace with Cleopatra

• To escape from the Senate

Open Ended

Reflecting on Caesar's campaigns and encounters with the Celts, what do you think were the most important qualities that made Caesar a successful leader?

Multiple Choice

What challenges did Caesar and his soldiers face when trying to conquer Britain?

• They got lost on the way and were cold, wet, and tired

• They were welcomed by the Celts

• They had plenty of supplies and rest

• They easily defeated the Celts without any resistance