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Caesar's Conquest of Gaul

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Why did Caesar end the practice of dictators serving for short terms?

To please the Roman Senate

To prevent rebellion from Pompey's supporters

To consolidate and strengthen his power (correct)

To establish a long-lasting dictatorship

What was one of the reforms by Caesar that made him popular with the Roman people?

Increasing taxes on the poor

Granting Roman citizenship to many people (correct)

Enslaving more laborers to increase productivity

Forcing landowners to hire more enslaved workers

Who were the two Senators who led the plot to assassinate Caesar in 44 B.C.E.?

Brutus and Cassius (correct)

Crassus and Cato

Antony and Octavian

Pompey and Cicero

Which calendar, created by Caesar, had 12 months, 365 days, and a leap year?

Julian calendar Signup and view all the answers

What action did Caesar take to provide jobs for the unemployed?

Creating new settlements for landless laborers Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason why some Romans hated Caesar despite his popular reforms?

Their belief that he aimed to become a king Signup and view all the answers

Why did Caesar justify his conquest of Gaul in his book War Commentaries?

He believed that Gaul posed a threat to the Roman people. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons Caesar won the support of the poorer classes?

He rewarded his soldiers with a payment of 200 silver coins each. Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the end of the alliance between Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey?

The Senate giving its support to Pompey. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Caesar refuse to give up his army and return to Rome when ordered by the Senate?

He knew he would be imprisoned or killed by his rivals if he returned alone. Signup and view all the answers

What river did Caesar cross, symbolizing his act of defiance against the Senate?

Rubicon River Signup and view all the answers

What was the main fear of Roman senators regarding Caesar's growing popularity?

They feared he would seek power and become like Sulla. Signup and view all the answers