Julius Caesar

Why did Caesar cross the Rubicon?

• To challenge Crassus.

• To defend Rome.

• Because he was ordered to disband his army and made a political enemy of Rome.

• To stop the Gallic people from taking Rome

Complete the following sentence

Caesar was a young _______ .

• General

• King

• Officer

• Consul

Who did Julius Caesar form an alliance with?

• Cicero

• Pompey

• Mark Antony

• Marcus Aurelius

Under Caesar, the Roman Empire......

• grew a little.

• shrank.

• exploded.

• greatly expanded.

Which phrase best describes Julius Caesar?

• successful and powerful

• rich and peaceful

• dull and educated

• short and fat

What position did Julius Caesar claim for life in the Roman Republic?

• General
• King
• Dictator
• Governor

What special position did the Senate give to Julius Caesar?

• Dictator for Life

• Supreme General

• they offered him the crown to become King of Rome.

• Senator

Where was Julius Caesar born.

• Rome

• Pompeii

• Italy

• Africa

What did Caesar conquer?

• Pompeii

• Northern Africa

• Africa

• Gaul

How was Caesar killed?

• In battle

• Ambush and stabbed in the back

• By an animal

• He was betrayed