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Why did elites want Caesar dead?
Why did elites want Caesar dead?
- He was a popular leader who wasn't from or for them. (correct)
- He opposed their political views.
- He was planning to overthrow the government.
- He was corrupt.
Which of the following best describes the 'optimates' during the time of Caesar?
Which of the following best describes the 'optimates' during the time of Caesar?
- Common citizens who were politically active.
- Reformers focused on helping the poor.
- Wealthy, noble, and elite families. (correct)
- Military leaders seeking political power.
How did optimates use funds allocated to the government?
How did optimates use funds allocated to the government?
- To expand the military.
- To fund public works projects.
- To provide welfare to the poor.
- For personal enrichment. (correct)
What was the main focus of the book that was mentioned?
What was the main focus of the book that was mentioned?
What role did Marius play in Caesar's early career?
What role did Marius play in Caesar's early career?
What was the purpose of games and festivals in the context of Roman politics?
What was the purpose of games and festivals in the context of Roman politics?
What was the consequence for Caesar when Marius was in trouble?
What was the consequence for Caesar when Marius was in trouble?
What reform did the plebians want?
What reform did the plebians want?
What was Octavius before becoming Augustus?
What was Octavius before becoming Augustus?
What did the plebians do in exchange for food?
What did the plebians do in exchange for food?
Who was Caesar's best friend and senator?
Who was Caesar's best friend and senator?
What was the birth date of Gaius?
What was the birth date of Gaius?
What was Portia's relation to Brutus?
What was Portia's relation to Brutus?
When was William Shakespeare alive?
When was William Shakespeare alive?
Why did citizens of Rome require permission to attend government?
Why did citizens of Rome require permission to attend government?
What was the social class of Caesar?
What was the social class of Caesar?
Who was the villain in this situation?
Who was the villain in this situation?
Where were the Optimates from in Roman culture?
Where were the Optimates from in Roman culture?
When did Shakespeare write his plays?
When did Shakespeare write his plays?
What was Caesar's wife's name?
What was Caesar's wife's name?
Flashcards
Julius Caesar Tragedy
Julius Caesar Tragedy
A tragedy about the misfortune of Julius Caesar.
Shakespeare
Shakespeare
English playwright (1564-1616), believed to be secretly Catholic even though Protestant England.
Optimates
Optimates
Wealthy, noble, and elite citizens.
Populares
Populares
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Optimate Origins
Optimate Origins
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Distraction method
Distraction method
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Optimate Benefit
Optimate Benefit
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Plebian Struggles
Plebian Struggles
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Citizen Attendance
Citizen Attendance
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Optimates Effect
Optimates Effect
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Caesar's Alignment
Caesar's Alignment
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Caesar's Death
Caesar's Death
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Brutus
Brutus
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Marc Antony
Marc Antony
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Cassius
Cassius
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Portia
Portia
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Calpurnia
Calpurnia
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Octavius
Octavius
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Gaius Date
Gaius Date
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Guardian of Family
Guardian of Family
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Study Notes
- Julius Caesar
- Tragedy means misfortune
- Shakespeare, 1564-1616
- Shakespeare believed Catholicism secretly even in protestant England
- Shakespeare wrote after ban on modern government plays
- Rome was hosting parties when Caesar was born
- Optimates were wealthy, noble, elite
- Populares were common people focused
- Optimates came from original families of Rome and were born into it
- Plebian reform tried to achieve government run for and by wealthy
- Strikes occurred around the empire
- Games and festivals used to distract
- Optimates used $ for government for their own benefit
- Plebians were put out of work and exchanged work for slaves (paid vs not)
- This lead to begging, robbing, and becoming a "client" for food
- Citizens should be allowed to attend government, but held elsewhere so they can't attend
- Optimates oppress allies and Italy declined
- Caesar = Populare
- Caesar dies because elites hate that he is not from/for them
- They "save" by killing him
- Caesar is the main focus of the book
- Brutus was Caesar's best friend and a senator
- Marc Antony was a close friend of Caesar
- Cassius was an optimate senator and a villian
- Portia was the wife of Brutus
- Calpurnia was Caesar's wife
- Octavius (Augustus) before, is Augustus Caesar's Heir
- Gaius was born July 12, 100 BC
- Came from a not very rich family, but comfortable
- Forced to become guardian of family at 16 because the dad died
- Marius gives Caesar a job as a high priest of Jupiter
- Caesar loses everything when Marius is in trouble
- "Backstabbing" time
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