Julius Caesar Quiz

What did Caesar turn the Roman Republic into?

• A monarchy

• A dictatorship

• A democracy

• An oligarchy

What did Caesar believe about his ancestry?

• He was descended from scholars

• He was descended from kings

• He was descended from warriors

• He was descended from gods

What did Caesar do when he was kidnapped by pirates?

• He joined the pirates

• He paid ransom to the pirates

• He negotiated with the pirates

• He captured and crucified the pirates

Why was Caesar declared the 'Divine Julius' by the Roman Senate?

• Because he conquered the world

• Because of a comet in the night sky

• Because he was a great orator

• Because he was immortal

What did young Caesar use to pretend he was a Roman general?

• A wooden sword

• A goat pulled chariot

• A laurel wreath

• A toy legion

What aspect of Caesar's strict aristocratic family is believed to have prepared him for greatness?

• His education in philosophy

• His training in combat and strategy

• The beatings he received

• His travels across the Roman Empire

Why did Caesar marry at the age of 16?

• To gain a powerful ally within the Roman Senate

• To secure his future political career

• For love

• To expand his wealth

What was a notable personal grooming habit of Caesar?

• He wore elaborate wigs

• He kept his face and body free of hair

• He dyed his hair and beard regularly

• He wore heavy makeup

What was the primary reason for his journey to Rhoades?

• To escape political enemies

• To study under a renowned orator

• To find ancient texts on oratory

• To establish a new school of thought

What was Caesar's reaction to stories of Alexander the Great's conquests?

• He was inspired to pursue a military career

• He felt inadequate and driven to achieve more

• He dismissed them as exaggerated

• He focused on his own path without comparison