Julius Caesar Crossing the Rubicon

How did crossing the Rubicon River change the nature of Julius Caesar's role in the Republic?

• By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar was essentially declaring war on Rome and making him a traitor.

• By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar was following orders sent by Pompey and the Senate.

• By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar was displaying the might and strength of the Roman army.

• By crossing the Rubicon, Caesar was abandoning his post in Gaul to declare himself king.

who Crossing the Rubicon​

• Caesar

• Pompey

•  Crassus 

• Gaius

As he prepared to lead his army across the Rubicon River, what is the impact Julius Caesar wanted to make with the following statement?

• His decision to disobey the Senate and start a civil war could not be reversed.

• His intention to capture all of Italy might cause him to feel the wrath of the gods.

• His vision of crossing the Rubicon River meant that the army should return to Rome.

• His leadership was questioned by the Senate but supported by the people of Rome.

When Julius Caesar rose to power, he gave a speech about crossing the Rubicon River with his army. What did that speech mean?

• He meant that just as he crossed that river, he would also be crossing a point of no return in the civil war he caused.

• He meant that he may be crossing the river, but there better not be anyone trying to double cross him.

• Nothing, he just wanted his army to be careful while crossing.

• He meant that as the river washed over them as they crossed, so too would victory wash over them.

Why did Caesar cross the Rubicon?

• To challenge Crassus.

• To defend Rome.

• Because he was ordered to disband his army and made a political enemy of Rome.

• To stop the Gallic people from taking Rome

What river did Julius Caesar famously cross, leading to a pivotal moment in Roman history?

• Tiber

• Nile

• Rubicon

• Danube

What was the significance of Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon?

• It marked the start of the Roman Empire.

• It was a declaration of war against the Senate.

• It was a peaceful protest.

• It was a religious pilgrimage.

In what year did Julius Caesar cross the Rubicon?

• 49 BC

• 44 BC

• 50 BC

• 55 BC

What phrase is commonly associated with Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon?

• Veni, vidi, vici

• Alea iacta est

• Carpe diem

• Et tu, Brute?

Which Roman leader opposed Caesar after he crossed the Rubicon?

• Pompey

• Augustus

• Nero

• Marcus Aurelius