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WorksheetsCaesar
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which statements are true about the first half of the 1st century BC, when Caesar was young.
Because of the Roman expansion, Rome was wealthy and prosperous
The role of the military grew and mercenary armies appeared
Two political groups were formed which fought against each other, even in a civil war.
Caesar was born in a wealthy and powerful family with good connections to the Optimates
The Optimates wanted reforms: e.g. distributing land to the veterans
Why did Caesar form an alliance with Crassus
because of his military fame and wealth
because of his political power and wealth
because of his military fame and political power
becasue of his wealth and family connections
The first Triumvirate was also sealed with
a marriage between Pompey and Caesar's daughter
a marriage between Crassus and Caesar's daughter
a marriage between Pompey and Caesar
a kiss
Pompey turned away from Caesar because of these two reasons
His wife, Caesar's daughter died
The Optimates offered him wealth and positions
They had a raw over positions
He wanted to have Gaul as his province
Caesar was popular among the people because of these two reasons
He was a successful military leader who expanded Rome
He often sent food and provided free entertainment to the people and built roads, aquaducts etc.
He was an excellent orator and often made speeches to the people
He was just and kind to everyone
Cleopatra sought Caesar's alliance because
she wanted to secure her place on the Egyptian throne
she fell in love with Caesar at first sight
she wanted to buy grain from Rome for her people
she feared that Caesar would kill her
Choose the reforms which Caesar introduced in order to increase his power
He became consul for life
He became censor
He increased the number of the senate
He reformed the calendar
He introduced gold coins with his face on it.
Caesar's biggest political mistake was
his liaison with Cleopaatra
his open boasting about his power
his short and impolite message to the senate: veni, vidi, vici
his calendar reform
When was Caesar assassinated?
15th March 44 BC
15th March 48 BC
15th March 46 BC
15th March 42 BC
Which story DOES NOT belong to Caesar?
Saying: Alea iacta est indicating that he gambles when he enters Italy with his army
Executing the pirates who kidnapped and ransomed him
Saying Et tu mi fili Brute as his last words to the conspirator who killed him.
Crossing the Alps with elephants when he went against Rome
