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Historical Background to J. C.
Michael W.
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7th Grade
01/29/2007

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When was Julius Ceaser born?
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100 B. C
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When was Gnaeus Pompeius born? When did he die?
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106 B.C. - 48 B. C.
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When was Marcus Licinius Crassus born? When did he die?
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115-53 B. C.
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How did Crassus make money?
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When peoples houses were on fire, he forced them to sell there houses for a low price and then he extinguishes it. Then he sells the house for a high price
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Who started the slave revolt and how many slaves were involed?
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Spartacus, 70,000 slaves
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What year did Pompey and Crassus became consuls?
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70 B.C.
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When did the Senate send Pompey to the east to clean out pirates?
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67 B.C.
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When did Pompey return from the Middle East? Also, what three things did he want from the Senate
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67 B.C.
He wanted a triumph, senatorial ratification of his actions in the east and rewards for his veterans.
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When was the first Triumvirate formed and what did each of them want?
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It was formed in 60 B.C.
Crassus wanted asian taxes
Pompey wanted land for his veterans
Caesar wanted to be a consul with a chance at future military glory
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When was Maruc Tullius Cicero born and when did he die?
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106-43 B.C.
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How to they get the support of other people?
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They provided free grain to everyone
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During the Gallic wars, how many Gauls were slaughtered and how much money did Caesar make?
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400,000 Gauls, made 4million dollars
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How did Crassus die?
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He was shot down by the Parthians.
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When was Caesar declared a public enemy?
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January 1, 49 B.C.
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How did the people react when Caeser marched into Rome?
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They all rejoiced and were happy because then they would be out of the power of the Senate
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How did Caesar give himself more power?
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He got the peoples support and he made him to every position possible except king
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How did Caesar solve the problem of debt?
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He made all the intrest that were due dissapear and banned the hoarding of coins.
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How did he change roman citezen requirements?
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He allowed anyone to be a citezen of Rome
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How did he change the calendar?
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He made it from 355 days to 365 1/4 days
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How long did Caesar lead Rome?
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16 months around 45-49B.C.
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Who opposed Caesars reign?
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The senators because they were jealous of him
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What did Mark Antony do at Caesers funeral?
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He made a speech that got the audience angry at the people who killed Caeser.
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When was Octavius, Mark, and Marcus Aemilius Lepidius born?
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Octavius-63 B.C.
Mark - 82 B.C.
Marcus - ?
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When did they form the second triumvate?
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43 B.C.
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