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What was the name of the unofficial coalition formed by Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus to secure Caesar's election and satisfy their own aims?
What was the name of the unofficial coalition formed by Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus to secure Caesar's election and satisfy their own aims?
- Second Triumvirate
- First Triumvirate (correct)
- Council of Three
- First Coalition
In which year did Caesar return to Rome seeking a triumph and the privilege of standing for the consulate?
In which year did Caesar return to Rome seeking a triumph and the privilege of standing for the consulate?
- 62 B.C.
- 60 B.C. (correct)
- 63 B.C.
- 59 B.C.
How did Caesar handle opposition from Bibulus and Cato during his consulship?
How did Caesar handle opposition from Bibulus and Cato during his consulship?
- He formed a new political party
- He turned to the Assembly for support (correct)
- He resigned from his position as consul
- He sought approval from the Senate
What position did Calpurnius Bibulus hold during Caesar's consulship?
What position did Calpurnius Bibulus hold during Caesar's consulship?
How did Caesar respond when the Senate delayed its decision regarding his request for a triumph and the privilege of standing for the consulate?
How did Caesar respond when the Senate delayed its decision regarding his request for a triumph and the privilege of standing for the consulate?
What significant event occurred in February, 59, that allowed Caesar to secure an extended military command?
What significant event occurred in February, 59, that allowed Caesar to secure an extended military command?
Who championed the cause of the equestrians, leading to the remission of one third of the contract price for the revenues of Asia?
Who championed the cause of the equestrians, leading to the remission of one third of the contract price for the revenues of Asia?
What did the banishment of Cicero and Cato signify about the triumvirate's power?
What did the banishment of Cicero and Cato signify about the triumvirate's power?
Which two individuals secured the banishment of Cicero through a political maneuver?
Which two individuals secured the banishment of Cicero through a political maneuver?
Why did Pompey and Caesar feel the need to remove Cato and Cicero from Rome?
Why did Pompey and Caesar feel the need to remove Cato and Cicero from Rome?
