Gaius Julius Caesar

Who was Julius Caesar?

A Roman general, politician, and dictator

When was Julius Caesar born?

100 BCE

What was the Roman Republic?

The period of ancient Roman civilization when Rome was governed by elected officials rather than kings

What famous military campaign made Caesar a hero in Rome?

His conquest of Gaul

What was the First Triumvirate?

A political alliance between Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus

How did Caesar gain popularity among the Roman people?

Through military victories, public games, and reforms that helped ordinary citizens and veterans.

What did the Roman Senate think of Caesar’s growing power?

Many senators were scared of his influence, worrying that he sought to become a monarch

What river did Julius Caesar famously cross, starting a civil war?

The Rubicon River, saying “the die is cast”

Who was Caesar’s main rival during the civil war?

Pompey the Great

What title was Julius Caesar given near the end of his life?

Dictator for Life

Why did some senators plot to kill Caesar?

They feared he was becoming too powerful and might destroy the Republic by making himself king.

When and where was Julius Caesar assassinated?

March 15, 44 BCE in the Roman Senate.

Who were two of the main conspirators in his assassination?

Brutus and Cassius

What happened to Rome after Caesar’s assassination?

Rome fell into another civil war

What lasting impact did Julius Caesar have on Rome?

He helped end the Roman Republic and laid the foundation for the Roman Empire