Baker - Julius Caesar: The Later Years

Why did the author use the word conquer instead of beat in the first paragraph?

• a. The author doesn't think Caesar could win.

• b. Conquer means to take control and beat means to win.

• c. Nobody won.

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Why was Julius Caesar a brilliant commander?

• a. A siege could take months or even years to resolve.

• b. His men were terrified to see their leader so close to danger.

• c. He kept up with the latest technology and had weapons others had never seen before.

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Why did Pompey fight Caesar?

• a. He did not like the power and glory Caesar had.

• b. He thought he was a better fighter than Caesar.

• c. He wanted to be the ruler of Rome.

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Why did Caesar want to seize Egypt?

• a. Because Cleopatra lived there.

• b. He wanted to import wheat and other things from Egypt into Rome.

• c. He wanted to make himself King of Rome.

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Would you want Julius Caesar to be the leader of our country? Explain why or why not.

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