Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire

How long did Rome exist as a republic, and how was it governed during that time?

• 200 years, by a king.

• 400 years, by elected representatives.

• 100 years, by a dictator.

• 500 years, by military generals.

By approximately 100 B.C.E., what region did Rome largely control?

• Western Europe

• The Mediterranean world

• North Africa

• The Middle East

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Roman Republic's government structure?

• Senate of noblemen

• Assembly of common working people

• Consuls (powerful judges or military leaders)

• An Emperor with absolute power

What was Julius Caesar's primary role before becoming a powerful figure in Rome?

• A philosopher and teacher

• A merchant and trader

• A politician and military general

• A farmer and laborer

During his time as governor, what significant region did Julius Caesar conquer, extending Roman rule to the Atlantic Ocean?

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Just Greece

• Pretty much all of Western Europe, expanding to the Atlantic Ocean

• All of Britannia

Why did the Roman Senate order Julius Caesar to return to Rome without his army?

• They wanted to reward him for his conquests.

• They feared he was becoming too powerful.

• They needed his army for another campaign.

• They wanted him to retire from public life.

What happened when Caesar returned to Rome in 49 B.C.E. with his army?

• He was immediately crowned emperor.

• He started a civil war, fighting with other generals

• He retired from politics.

• He formed a new alliance with the Senate.

Who did Julius Caesar ally with in Egypt to gain help in his struggle for control of Rome?

• Ptolemy XIII

• Mark Antony

• Cleopatra

• Brutus

What is the definition of a dictator, as described in the context of Julius Caesar's rule?

• Someone who shares power with the Senate.

• Someone who rules with absolute power.

• Someone elected by the common people.

• Someone who only commands the military.

After the death of Cesar, who took over?

• Octavian (Augustus)
• Pompey
• Mark Antony
• Brutus