10 Questions
What were the political ideologies of Rome during Julius Caesar's time?
Populare and Optimate
What was the Populare ideology?
Favored democratization of government and more rights for the lower class
What was the Optimate ideology?
Claimed the superiority of the nobility and traditional Roman values, favored the upper classes
Did the Populare and Optimate ideologies function as political parties?
No, they were political ideologies that people shifted toward and from, regardless of class
How did Caesar's concept of appealing to the people for support benefit him later in life?
It worked well for him in gaining support and bypassing the Roman Senate and Patricians for approval
What was the occupation of Julius Caesar's father?
Praetor
What was the ideology favored by Julius Caesar's parents?
Populare
What did the Populare ideology support?
Democratization of government and more rights for the lower class
What is the term used to describe the claim of the Optimate factions?
Superiority of the nobility and traditional Roman values
What did Caesar later in life benefit from his concept of appealing to?
The people for support
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