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Historical Background to JC
Noah L
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7th Grade
01/29/2007

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When was Julius Caesar born?
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100 BC
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Who lead the slave revolt?
How many slaves did he enlist?
Definition
Spartacus; 70,000
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Who made up the First Triumvirate?
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Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, Gnaeus Pompey
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Who made up the Second Triumvirate?
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Octavius, Mark Antony, Marcus Aemilius Lepidus
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How long did Caesar stay in Rome?
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16 months
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How many senators opposed Caesar?
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60
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What did Caesar do to erase some of the dept Rome faced?
Definition
1) Made land legal tender for settleing dept
2)Forbidding the hoarding of coinage
3)All interest due from the civil war no longer needed to pay
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How many titles did Caesar give himself?
What was the one title he did not give himself?
Definition
5; king
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Why was Caesar destined for politics?
Definition
Uncle was a consul, father a praetor, and aunt had married the famous Marius
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What does this quote show about Caesar?
"I like nothing better than to be like myself and to let them be like themselves."
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Caesar is confident
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What was Caesars greatest service?
Definition
Cut out the cancer of civil war
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On what day was Caesar killed?
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March 15, 44 BC
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How many days are in the new Julian callander?
Definition
365 1/4 days
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What is the callender based on?
Definition
The sun (solar callender)
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Describe Pompey.
Definition
Raised an army for Sulla, indifferent public speaker, good athlete and swordsman
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Describe one incident that shows Crassus is crafty.
Definition
During a fire, would only put out the fire if sold land for very cheep
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In 62 BC what three things was Pompey bent on obtaining?
Definition
1) triumph
2) senatorial ratification of his actions in the East
3) Rewards for his veterans
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How many Gauls were slaughtered during teh Gallic Wars?
Definition
400 000
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How many soldiers did Pompey want to reward?
Definition
40 000 veterans
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What party is Caesar a member of?
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Marian party
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What was Caesar very good at as a general?
Definition
Writing memoirs
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How is Caesar a different type of dictator?
Definition
He did not slaughter his enemies, he let them go, even if they were going to try to kill him
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Who is Lucius Cornelus Sulla?
Definition
Dictator of Rome
Got power by force
Objective-Restore the senate to power(failed)
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Describe Caesar's building projects.
Definition
Made homes for landless Romans
20 colonies made for 100,000 people
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Who is Ceciro?
Definition
Caesars aunt's husband
Enemy of Sulla
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When did Caesar die?
Definition
March 15, 44 BC
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Who is Marc Antony?
Definition
Marc Antony is Caesar's friend
infuriated by the betrayal of senate
He read senate's contract to protect Caeser at Caesar's funaral
Turned the people against the senate
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Who took credit for stopping the slave revolt?
Definition
Pompey took credit
it was rightfully Crassus' deed
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Did the senate support Caesar?
Definition
No
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Who is heir to Caesar's throne?
Definition
Octavius
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Why did the Senate flee to Greece?
Definition
60 senetors fled after Marc Antony gave the speech
Turned the Romans against the pope
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How was the land divided?
Definition
Octavian took the West of the empire, Antony the East, and Lepidus Africa
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How did Caesar change citizenship requirements in Rome?
Definition
Gave full rights of citizenship to doctors, teachers, librarians and scholars Extended Roman citizenship to Cisalpine, and Gaul
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How did Caesar show his arrogance?
Definition
By saying that omens are chosen favorable by him
He compares himself to God.
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What was the life span of Pompey?
Definition
106-48 BC
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What was the life span of Crassus?
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115-53 BC
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Why did Octavian quickly travel to Rome after Caesar's murder?
Definition
Wanted a share of Caesar's land and possessions
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Why did Pompey and Crassus join together?
Definition
Both wanted to have consulship
In 70 BC, they both became consols.
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