Julius Caesar Historical Background and Act I Terms Review

About how long did the Roman Republic last?

• 4 years
• 40 weeks
• 400 years
• 40 years

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Who were the members of the senate?

• Elite class of men, supposedly all equal
• Elected officials of all social classes
• Women at the heads of all ancient clans in Rome
• An elected king

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In war, what simple moral code is followed by the Romans?

• They seek victory or death
• They strive for victory but also hope for pardoning
• They act in weakness
• Surrender when about to be defeated

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What is Pompey most known for?

• Before Caesar, he was the greatest Roman general
• He was the wealthiest man in Rome
• He is Caesar's most loyal soldier
• Defeating Caesar in war

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What did Pompey build that served as a reminder of his greatness?

• a mansion for the king to live in
• a temple for the gods
• a large theater with a statue of himself and a curia 
• a shooting range

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Other than being an excellent general, what is one of Caesar's main positive leadership qualities?

• Ego
• Legacy
• Excellent public speaker
• Wealth

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The Feast of Lupercal relates to what in Roman history?

• the beginning of the Republic
• Romulus and Remus being raised by a Lupa in her cave
• Brutus removing the last king before the Republic
• Caesar winning the Gallic Wars

Who is Caesar's loyal lieutenant?

• Brutus
• Pompey
• Antony
• Cassius

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What allowed Caesar to be popular with the people of Rome?

• He was the wealthiest man in Rome at the time
• The gladiator games and his expansion of the empire by winning many battles
• His common blood he had similar with the other Romans
• He had physical weaknesses just like the commoners

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How does the crowd react to Caesar's mock coronation?

• Applaud his kingship
• Are displeased with the idea of a king
• Urge Caesar to take the crown
• Riot against Caesar and the Senate

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