Caesar, Cicero, Civil war

Question 1

Was Caesar in favor of the populares "the people", or the optimates "best/highest of society"

Accepted Answer

populares

Question 2

After 52BC, who was Caesar's greatest enemy?

Accepted Answer

Pompey

Question 3

Caesar famously said "Alea iacta est" when he crossed the Rubicon. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The die is cast

Question 4

What is a novus homo?

Accepted Answer

new man

Question 5

Who was NOT a leader of the assassination?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

Question 6

On what date was Caesar assassinated?

Accepted Answer

Ides of March

Question 7

Was Pompey in favor of the populares "the people", or the optimates "best/highest of society"?

Accepted Answer

Optimates

Question 8

Which famous river did Caesar cross with his army to signal his invasion of Rome?

Accepted Answer

Rubicon

Question 9

After he was conquered by Caesar, where did Pompey go?

Accepted Answer

To Egypt

Question 10

In what famous battle did Caesar defeat Pompey?

Accepted Answer

Pharsalus

Question 11

Who was NOT a part of the first Triumvirate?

Accepted Answer

Cicero

Question 12

Caesar held power over Rome as 'dictator perpetuus'- what is that?

Accepted Answer

Dictator for life

Question 13

Did Caesar ever become an emperor?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 14

Who was Caesar's nephew- the man to whom he left all of his money and influence?

Accepted Answer

Augustus

Question 15

What does the term "Triumvirate" mean?

Accepted Answer

three man rule

Question 16

What did Caesar die of?

Accepted Answer

23 stab wounds

Question 17

What is the Latin word for king- hated by all Romans?

Accepted Answer

Rex

Question 18

What does Caesar's famous saying " vini, vidi, vici" mean?

Accepted Answer

I came, I saw, I conquered

Question 19

Any idea what this is?

Accepted Answer

The altar to Caesar the God

Question 20

What is a triumph?

Accepted Answer

A parade of military celebration

Questions 20