Julius Caesar 4.1 Word Nerd: Proscription

The video explores the historical context and evolution of the term 'proscription'. Initially, in ancient Rome, it referred to any written document posted publicly. By Shakespeare's time, it specifically denoted lists of individuals considered enemies of the state, who could be legally killed for a reward.

What does the prefix 'pro' signify in the context of ancient Roman prescriptions?

• To write

• To put forward

• To sell

• To announce

In ancient Rome, what was a prescription?

• A personal letter

• A medical document

• A public sale announcement

• A legal decree

During Shakespeare's time, what did the term 'proscription' refer to?

• A list of public announcements

• A list of legal decrees

• A list of enemies of the state

• A list of public sales

What could happen to people listed in a proscription during Shakespeare's era?

• They could be imprisoned

• They could be legally murdered

• They could be fined

• They could be exiled

What was the incentive for killing someone on the proscription list?

• A public honor

• A land grant

• A financial reward

• A government position