Caesar & the End Roman Republic

Open Ended

How do you think the combination of Caesar's popularity, Crassus's wealth, and Pompey's military reputation affected the balance of power in Rome during the First Triumvirate?

Multiple Choice

Why was the alliance between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey known as the First Triumvirate significant for the Roman Republic?

• It brought together military, legal, and financial power to influence Roman politics.

• It marked the beginning of the Roman Empire.

• It ended all political conflicts in Rome.

• It was a formal government institution.

Multiple Choice

Which event contributed most to Caesar's rise in popularity according to the images?

• His victories in Gaul

• Crassus's death in Persia

• Pompey being elected consul

• The creation of the Julian Calendar

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of Caesar crossing the Rubicon River?

• It was considered an act of war

• Caesar committed treason

• Caesar was immediately elected dictator

• The Senate welcomed Caesar back

Open Ended

Explain how the actions of Pompey and the Senate led to Caesar crossing the Rubicon River.

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Pompey flees to

after being defeated by Caesar.

Open Ended

Describe the impact of Caesar's relationship with Cleopatra on his legacy.

Multiple Select

Which of the following reforms did Caesar implement after becoming dictator for life?

• Created the Julian Calendar

• Expanded Rome's territory

• Helped the poor get jobs

• Built the Colosseum

Multiple Choice

Why was the Senate upset with Julius Caesar?

• He wanted to abolish the Senate

• He had too much power

• He was planning to leave Rome

• He refused to fight in wars

Multiple Select

Which of the following were involved in the assassination of Julius Caesar?

• Brutus

• Cassius

• Mark Antony

• Octavian

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Octavian became the first Roman Emperor and changed his name to Caesar

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Multiple Choice

What happened to Antony and Cleopatra after they were defeated?

• They fled to Egypt

• They were captured by Octavian

• They both committed suicide

• They ruled together in Rome

Open Ended

Who would you consider the heroes in this story and who are the villains? Explain your reasoning for each.

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The First Triumvirate was an alliance between Caesar, Crassus, and

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Open Ended

Reflecting on the lesson, how did the alliance between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey impact the political landscape of Rome?