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During what years does Julius Caesar take place?
During what years does Julius Caesar take place?
- 45 and 43 BCE
- 44 and 45 BCE
- 43 and 42 BCE (correct)
- 46 and 44 BCE
Where is the final act of Julius Caesar set?
Where is the final act of Julius Caesar set?
- In Spain
- In Greece (correct)
- In Egypt
- In Rome
What was the relationship between Rome and the other parts of the empire?
What was the relationship between Rome and the other parts of the empire?
- They saw themselves as equal partners
- They saw themselves as superior conquerors (correct)
- They saw themselves as independent states
- They saw themselves as inferior conquered peoples
What was the main benefit of the taxes collected from throughout the Republic?
What was the main benefit of the taxes collected from throughout the Republic?
What is the political setting of Julius Caesar?
What is the political setting of Julius Caesar?
What is one of the conventions of tragedy that Shakespeare uses in Julius Caesar?
What is one of the conventions of tragedy that Shakespeare uses in Julius Caesar?
What is the outcome of Brutus's errors of judgment in Julius Caesar?
What is the outcome of Brutus's errors of judgment in Julius Caesar?
What is the historical basis for Julius Caesar?
What is the historical basis for Julius Caesar?
What is Cassius's role in the events leading up to Caesar's assassination in Julius Caesar?
What is Cassius's role in the events leading up to Caesar's assassination in Julius Caesar?
What is the main reason for Brutus's tragic mistake in Julius Caesar?
What is the main reason for Brutus's tragic mistake in Julius Caesar?
Who was awarded the position of Consul, or dictator, for life in the Roman Republic?
Who was awarded the position of Consul, or dictator, for life in the Roman Republic?
What led to the assassination of Julius Caesar in the play?
What led to the assassination of Julius Caesar in the play?
Who is the primary tragic hero of Julius Caesar?
Who is the primary tragic hero of Julius Caesar?
What were the concerns of Roman citizens regarding Julius Caesar's rule?
What were the concerns of Roman citizens regarding Julius Caesar's rule?
What critical error did Brutus make in the play?
What critical error did Brutus make in the play?
