Julius Caesar (History)

Ancient Rome, history

Cassius (historical)

the conspirator who was extremely jealous of Caesar

Brutus (social status)

a member of a famous leading Republican family of Rome

Casca

the conspirator who acted gruff and dull so that he could gain more info

Cassius (relationship)

brother in law and school friend of Brutus and Casca

Brutus (meaning of a name)

respected for honor and nobility

Cinna

a senator and conspirator

Lucius

young servant of Marcus Brutus; his name means "light"

Portia

devoted wife of Brutus

Brutus (historical)

the only conspirator who killed Caesar for the good of Rome

Gaius Julius Caesar

the name given to a male in each of three generations of the Caesar family

Caesar

the only name Gaius Julius Caesar, "the greatest of that name," allowed himself to be called

Julia

name of Caesar's favorite aunt

Aurelia

Caesar's mother, known for her beauty, common sense and hard work

Cornelia

name of Caesar's first wife

Pompeia

Caesar divorced this wife due to gossip about her actions

Calpurnia

Caesar's childless wife at the time of his death

the First Triumverate

alliance of Crassus, Pompey and Caesar

the Second Triumverate

alliance of Antony, Lepidus and Octavius

Octavius

Caesar's adopted son who later became Caesar Augustus

Mark Antony

great friend and confidante of Caesar