Roman Republic Politics and Assassination of Caesar
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What was the primary role of the Assemblies in the Roman Republic?

  • To elect the Consuls
  • To advise the Senate on legislation
  • To hold significant power and make most legislative decisions
  • To have the final say in legislation (correct)
  • What was one of the main motivations behind the assassination of Julius Caesar?

  • Disagreement over Caesar's military strategy
  • Resentment of Caesar's modest lifestyle and lack of ambition
  • Fear of Caesar's growing power and perceived threat to the Republic (correct)
  • Personal grievances towards Caesar's family
  • What was one of Pompey's early campaigns?

  • Conquest of Gaul
  • Battle of Pharsalus
  • Defeat of pirates in the Mediterranean (correct)
  • Invasion of Egypt
  • What was the result of Caesar's crossing the Rubicon River with his legions?

    <p>The start of a civil war against Pompey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the position held by Julius Caesar in 69 BCE?

    <p>Quaestor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the group that favored the power of the Assemblies in the Roman Republic?

    <p>Populares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Roman Republic Politics

    • The Roman Republic was governed by the Senate and the Assemblies
    • The Senate held significant power, but the Assemblies had the final say in legislation
    • The Roman Republic was divided into three groups:
      • Optimates: Conservative and aristocratic, favored the Senate's power
      • Populares: Progressive and democratic, favored the Assemblies' power
      • Equites: Businessmen and knights, sought to increase their influence

    Assassination of Caesar

    • Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March (March 15) in 44 BCE
    • Conspirators included Brutus, Cassius, and over 60 senators
    • Motivations:
      • Fear of Caesar's growing power and perceived threat to the Republic
      • Resentment of Caesar's accumulation of power and disregard for the Senate
      • Personal grievances and rivalry

    Pompey's Campaigns

    • Pompey the Great was a renowned general and statesman
    • Early campaigns:
      • Defeated pirates in the Mediterranean (67 BCE)
      • Conquered Jerusalem and incorporated Judea into the Roman Empire (63 BCE)
    • Later campaigns:
      • Defeated Mithridates VI of Pontus (61 BCE)
      • Returned to Rome, celebrated a triumph, and became a member of the First Triumvirate

    Caesar's Rise to Power

    • Julius Caesar's early career:
      • Quaestor in 69 BCE
      • Aedile in 65 BCE
      • Praetor in 62 BCE
    • Caesar's rise to power:
      • Formed the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus (60 BCE)
      • Governor of Cisalpine Gaul and Illyricum (58 BCE)
      • Conquered Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium) from 58 to 51 BCE
      • Crossed the Rubicon River with his legions, starting a civil war against Pompey (49 BCE)

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