Who was Julius Caesar?
In this lesson we will learn about one of the most famous Romans in history -Julius Caesar. We will explore his personal accomplishments, his war with Gaul and how he became the dictator of the Roman Empire.
Who was Julius Caesar?
In this lesson we will learn about one of the most famous Romans in history -Julius Caesar. We will explore his personal accomplishments, his war with Gaul and how he became the dictator of the Roman Empire.
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- He was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome.
- He conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is an Empire?
A large country ruled by one person or state
Lots of countries ruled by many different people and states
Q2.
Which of these areas did the Roman Empire NOT expand to?
Africa
Europe
Western Asia
Q3.
Which city did Romulus become the King of?
Carthage
London
Turin
Q4.
Who did the patricians elect to rule over them?
Freemen
Plebeians
The Senate
Q5.
Which Empire did the Romans fight against during the Punic Wars?
British
Greek
Ottoman
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these jobs did Caesar not have during his lifetime?
General
Politician
Scholar
Q2.
Where did Caesar's conquest of Gaul extend the Roman Empire to?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Mediterranean Sea
The Pacific Ocean
Q3.
Why was Caesar concerned about returning to Rome after the Gallic Wars?
He did not want to cause a civil war
He was worried the Gauls might return
Q4.
Who was the first king of Rome?
Remus
Tarquin the Proud
Q5.
Which of these was the most powerful in the Roman Republic?
Patricians
Plebeians
Senators