It Ain’t Easy Being Ceasy

Multiple Choice

What is a Republic?

• A Republic is a form of government where representatives are elected by the people.

• A Republic is a government where citizens have no voting rights.
• A Republic is a system where laws are made by a single leader.
• A Republic is a type of monarchy ruled by a king.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an ingredient in the 'recipe' for Julius Caesar's rise to power, according to the slide?

• Political Ambition

• Loyalty of Soldiers

• Family Influence

• Military Technology

Open Ended

Why do you think some people would be OK with absolute rulers in times of crisis?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: Rome was governed by a system of

and balances to prevent any one person from becoming too powerful.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Roman dictators are correct? (Choose 3)

• Dictators were appointed by consuls.

• Dictators held power for an unlimited time.

• Dictators were only called on in times of crisis.

• Dictators were expected to step down after their term.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how the First Triumvirate was able to rise through the ranks of Rome?

• By using their collective influence, wealth, and power to bypass the Senate and Assembly

• By working closely with the Senate and following its rules

• By relying solely on military force without any political maneuvering

• By forming a close friendship and always agreeing with each other

Open Ended

How did Julius Caesar's actions in Gaul contribute to the conflict with the Roman Senate and Pompey?

Open Ended

Do you think there are situations which justify giving one or two people absolute power? Why?

Open Ended

Should politicians, if popular, be allowed to serve in political office forever or for a limited amount of time?

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons some Roman senators plotted to assassinate Julius Caesar?

• They wanted to become kings themselves.

• They feared Caesar was too powerful and might become a king.

• They disliked Caesar's building projects.

• They were jealous of Caesar's popularity with the people.

Open Ended

How did many Roman's react to the death of Caesar?

Multiple Choice

After Julius Caesar's death, who became the first emperor of Rome and what title was he given by the Senate?

• Brutus, Augustus

• Octavian, Augustus

• Mark Antony, Caesar

• Cassius, Imperator

Open Ended

After his death, Julius was considered a god by the Roman Senate. Octavian himself was given the title divi filius, or the son of god. In fact, the Roman Senate declared that all Emperors, present and future, were chosen by the gods and became gods after death. How can “godhood” be used for political gains or loyalty?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the period known as Pax Romana?

• A time of constant warfare and instability in Rome

• A period of stability, wealth, and expansion after Augustus

• The decline and fall of the Roman Empire

• The rise of Christianity in Rome

Open Ended

Compare the leadership styles and legacies of Caligula and Marcus Aurelius. How did their actions and philosophies impact the Roman Empire?