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Why did the Senators fear Julius Caesar becoming King?

They believed he would make Rome weaker.

They wanted to be King themselves.

They believed he would be a bad leader.

They feared his son would become King after him. (correct)

The Senators were all in agreement that Caesar was a great leader and wanted him to stay in power.

False (B)

What was the custom for meetings between Caesar and the Senators?

Caesar was the only one allowed to sit while the Senators stood around him.

The assassination of Julius Caesar took place on March 15th, ______ BC.

44 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Tyrant = A cruel and oppressive ruler. Dictator = A person with absolute power in a country. Conspiracy = A secret plan by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful. Assassinate = To murder someone, especially for political reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What motivated the Senators to assassinate Caesar?

They wanted to return Rome to a republic. (B), They feared his growing power and potential tyranny. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The assassination of Caesar was immediately praised by the Roman people.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the leaders of the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar called?

Conspirators Signup and view all the answers

The assassination of Caesar took place during a meeting to discuss issues within the ______ Empire.

Roman Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate fate of the conspirators who killed Caesar?

They were captured and executed. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Julius Caesar Assassination

Caesar was popular in Rome for years, but the Senate and Roman people feared he'd want to become king. This was problematic as he already was the only leader. His son would also become king and the leadership would remain in his family.
Senators plotted to stop Caesar from becoming king.
On March 15, 44 BC, Caesar and senators met.
The custom was that Caesar sat while senators stood.
A senator approached Caesar for a question, but upset him by touching his shoulder.
Another senator stabbed Caesar.
Recognizing it was a plot, Caesar was stabbed by other senators.
Servants were ordered to remove Caesar's body.
Caesar's assassins were later discovered and killed.
The senators were tired of Caesar's power-hungry behavior.
However, the people of Rome respected Caesar as a good leader.

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Test your knowledge on the assassination of Julius Caesar, a pivotal moment in Roman history. This quiz covers the events leading up to March 15, 44 BC, the motivations behind the senators' actions, and the aftermath of Caesar's death. Gain insight into the political atmosphere of Rome during this tumultuous time.