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Caesar

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Which statements are true about the first half of the 1st century BC, when Caesar was young.

a)

Because of the Roman expansion, Rome was wealthy and prosperous

b)

The role of the military grew and mercenary armies appeared

c)

Two political groups were formed which fought against each other, even in a civil war.

d)

Caesar was born in a wealthy and powerful family with good connections to the Optimates

e)

The Optimates wanted reforms: e.g. distributing land to the veterans

2.

Why did Caesar form an alliance with Crassus

a)

because of his military fame and wealth

b)

because of his political power and wealth

c)

because of his military fame and political power

d)

becasue of his wealth and family connections

3.

The first Triumvirate was also sealed with

a)

a marriage between Pompey and Caesar's daughter

b)

a marriage between Crassus and Caesar's daughter

c)

a marriage between Pompey and Caesar

d)

a kiss

4.

Pompey turned away from Caesar because of these two reasons

a)

His wife, Caesar's daughter died

b)

The Optimates offered him wealth and positions

c)

They had a raw over positions

d)

He wanted to have Gaul as his province

5.

Caesar was popular among the people because of these two reasons

a)

He was a successful military leader who expanded Rome

b)

He often sent food and provided free entertainment to the people and built roads, aquaducts etc.

c)

He was an excellent orator and often made speeches to the people

d)

He was just and kind to everyone

6.

Cleopatra sought Caesar's alliance because

a)

she wanted to secure her place on the Egyptian throne

b)

she fell in love with Caesar at first sight

c)

she wanted to buy grain from Rome for her people

d)

she feared that Caesar would kill her

7.

Choose the reforms which Caesar introduced in order to increase his power

a)

He became consul for life

b)

He became censor

c)

He increased the number of the senate

d)

He reformed the calendar

e)

He introduced gold coins with his face on it.

8.

Caesar's biggest political mistake was

a)

his liaison with Cleopaatra

b)

his open boasting about his power

c)

his short and impolite message to the senate: veni, vidi, vici

d)

his calendar reform

9.

When was Caesar assassinated?

a)

15th March 44 BC

b)

15th March 48 BC

c)

15th March 46 BC

d)

15th March 42 BC

10.

Which story DOES NOT belong to Caesar?

a)

Saying: Alea iacta est indicating that he gambles when he enters Italy with his army

b)

Executing the pirates who kidnapped and ransomed him

c)

Saying Et tu mi fili Brute as his last words to the conspirator who killed him.

d)

Crossing the Alps with elephants when he went against Rome