Rise of Julius Caesar (KA)

What major historical change did Julius Caesar's life help bring about in Rome?

• The end of the Roman Kingdom and the start of the Republic.

• The shift from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

• The division of the Roman Empire into East and West.

• The fall of the Roman Empire.

Which of these regions was NOT controlled by the Roman Republic before it officially became an empire?

• Africa

• Spain

• Greece

• China

What was the official form of government in Rome during Julius Caesar's lifetime?

• A monarchy with a king.

• A republic with a powerful Senate.

• An empire ruled by an emperor.

• A democracy with direct voting.

Who were the two other powerful figures who joined Julius Caesar to form the First Triumvirate?

• Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra

• Brutus and Cassius

• Crassus and Pompey

• Augustus and Lepidus

What important political position did Julius Caesar hold in 59 BCE, thanks to the influence of the First Triumvirate?

• Emperor

• King

• Consul

• Dictator

After his term as consul, what new role did Julius Caesar take on, which involved governing military regions?

• Senator

• Tribune

• Proconsul

• Praetor

What happened to Crassus in 53 BCE?

• He became a consul.

• He was killed fighting the Parthians.

• He joined Pompey's side.

• He retired from politics.

After Crassus's death, what did Pompey do?

• He became an ally of Julius Caesar.

• He switched sides to oppose Julius Caesar.

• He became a proconsul in Gaul.

• He conquered new territories for Rome.

Why did the Roman Senate tell Julius Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome?

• They wanted him to become the new emperor.

• They feared he had gained too much power.

• They wanted him to join forces with Pompey.

• They needed his army for a different campaign.

What significant action did Julius Caesar take when the Senate ordered him to disband his army?

• He immediately obeyed the Senate's orders.

• He crossed the Rubicon River with his army.

• He went to Egypt to seek refuge.

• He retired from all political and military life.