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What was the consequence of Ptolemy's decision to have Pompey brutally murdered in 48 BCE?
What was the consequence of Ptolemy's decision to have Pompey brutally murdered in 48 BCE?
- Ptolemy gained Caesar's trust and support.
- The assassins were rewarded for their actions.
- Caesar was pleased and supported Ptolemy's actions.
- Caesar was shocked and angered by Pompey's assassination. (correct)
What title was Julius Caesar granted in 44 BCE that gave him full authority to deal with military emergencies?
What title was Julius Caesar granted in 44 BCE that gave him full authority to deal with military emergencies?
- Emperor
- Consul
- Tribune
- Dictator for Life (correct)
What was a major concern of the aristocrats regarding Julius Caesar's reforms?
What was a major concern of the aristocrats regarding Julius Caesar's reforms?
- They would weaken the military power of Rome.
- They aimed to strengthen the Senate's authority.
- They were too focused on aiding the poor and veterans.
- They would upset the balance of power in the Republic. (correct)
What role did Pompey play in Roman history?
What role did Pompey play in Roman history?
What was Pompey's reputation among literate nobles according to the text?
What was Pompey's reputation among literate nobles according to the text?
How did the optimates respond following Pompey's death?
How did the optimates respond following Pompey's death?
What significant event happened on the Ides of March, according to the text?
What significant event happened on the Ides of March, according to the text?
What did Julius Caesar implement during his time as dictator that faced opposition from aristocrats?
What did Julius Caesar implement during his time as dictator that faced opposition from aristocrats?
Why was Caesar's rise to power considered a stepping stone from a republic to an empire?
Why was Caesar's rise to power considered a stepping stone from a republic to an empire?
What did Caesar do after being presented with Pompey's head?
What did Caesar do after being presented with Pompey's head?
Why was Caesar presented with Pompey's head upon his arrival in Egypt?
Why was Caesar presented with Pompey's head upon his arrival in Egypt?
Why were Caesar's reforms deeply unpopular with the aristocrats?
Why were Caesar's reforms deeply unpopular with the aristocrats?
What was the significance of March 15th, also known as the Ides of March?
What was the significance of March 15th, also known as the Ides of March?
What led to Caesar being named a dictator for life in 44 BCE?
What led to Caesar being named a dictator for life in 44 BCE?
What was one primary reason why some historians argue Pompey could have saved the Roman Republic?
What was one primary reason why some historians argue Pompey could have saved the Roman Republic?
What concern did the optimates have regarding Caesar's consolidation of power?
What concern did the optimates have regarding Caesar's consolidation of power?
Why did Ptolemy's plan to murder Pompey backfire?
Why did Ptolemy's plan to murder Pompey backfire?
What was one reason why many senators opposed Caesar's reforms?
What was one reason why many senators opposed Caesar's reforms?
What distinguished Caesar's appointment as dictator for life from traditional Roman practice?
What distinguished Caesar's appointment as dictator for life from traditional Roman practice?
How did some historians view the accounts of Pompey we have today?
How did some historians view the accounts of Pompey we have today?
