The Death of Julius Caesar

When does the Ides of March occur?

• March 1

• March 15

• March 30

• Leap Year

What kind of family did Julius Caesar come from?

• A patrician family

• A plebeian family

• He was an orphan

• He was raised by wolves

What year was Julius Caesar born?

• 100 BC

• 44 BC

• 0

• 42 AD

Who killed Caesar?

• Cassius

• Brutus

• Multiple members of the senate

• All of the above

About how many members of the Senate opposed Caesar?

• Only 2

• 23

• About 60

• All 900

Which is NOT a reason that Senate members plotted against Caesar?

• They felt he had too much power

• They were offended that he refused their offer to make him a god

• He gave too many high positions to his own family members

• His dictatorship would end the Republic form of government

"Conspirators" are:

• People who work for the government

• Members of a senate

• Skilled assassins

• People who work together in secret to carry out a plan

What year was Caesar murdered?

• 100 BC

• 44 BC

• 0

• 46 AD

Who stayed in full support of Julius Caesar?

• His old friend Cassius

• His military aide, Brutus

• His old nemesis, Pompey

• His adopted son Octavian (aka Augustus)

When Caesar crossed the Rubicon River, who came with him?

• His loyal army

• His wife

• His friend Marc Antony

• His military leader, Brutus