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When was Julius Caesar assassinated?

• March 15th, 50 BCE

• March 15th, 44 BCE

• March 15th, 27 BCE

• March 15th, 100 BCE

Why was Julius Caesar assassinated?

• He was too weak to lead Rome.

• He had too much power and was seen as undermining the aristocracy.

• He wanted to make peace with Rome's enemies.

• He was planning to leave Rome for good.

Who formed the Second Triumvirate?

• Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus

• Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony

• Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus

• Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Octavian

What happened at the Battle of Philippi?

• Julius Caesar was assassinated.

• The Second Triumvirate was formed.

• The conspirators who killed Julius Caesar were defeated.

• Mark Antony met Cleopatra.

What group invaded Roman territory in 40 BCE?

• The Egyptians

• The Parthians

• The Greeks

• The Gauls

What was one reason Roman leaders promised land to soldiers?

• To help them become rich merchants

• To encourage them to serve in the army

• To build new cities

• To grow more food for the empire

After a period of fighting, how did Mark Antony, Octavian, and Lepidus divide the Roman Empire?

• Mark Antony took the West, Octavian took the East, and Lepidus took Africa.

• Mark Antony took the East, Octavian took the West, and Lepidus took Africa.

• Mark Antony took Africa, Octavian took the East, and Lepidus took the West.

• They decided to rule together without dividing the land.

What was Cleopatra's position in Egypt?

• She was a Roman governor.

• She was the Pharaoh.

• She was a military general.

• She was a wealthy merchant.