The Life of Julius Caesar

What position did Julius Caesar hold in the military?

• General

• Sergeant

• Corporal

• Captain

In a brilliant military campaign, what land did Caesar capture for the Roman Empire?

• Peloponnesia

• Gaul

• Macedonia

• Germania

As a politician Caesar was most popular among the patricians.

• True

• False

Where is Europe?

• A

• C

• D

• F

Circle the region of Gaul

Cicero was a good friend of Caesar. One of his few allies.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Cicero was a strong supporter of the republic. He distrusted Caesar and the ruler's great desire for power.

What reforms did Caesar start as dictator of Rome?

Answer explanation

Enforced laws against crime, created jobs for the poor, expanded the Senate by including supporters from Italy and other regions.

Even though Caesar created positive reforms what did the Romans fear?

Answer explanation

Romans feared he would make himself king, rule for life, and that his family members would rule after him.

How was Caesar killed?

• In battle

• Ambush and stabbed in the back

• By an animal

• He was betrayed

How do historians see Caesar's rule?

• He was a reformer who worked to help the people

• He was a power-hungry tyrant