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A political alliance between Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Pompey the Great in 60 BCE.

A bill proposed by Caesar offering free land to poor farmers and veterans.

A political body made up of ordinary Roman citizens who were not part of the Roman aristocracy or Senate.

Julius Caesar became consul the year after forming the First Triumvirate.

Roman Senators opposed Caesar's land reform proposals.

Descended from a Trojan prince, claimed divine ancestry through Venus.

Born into Roman aristocracy in 100 BCE, faced a political dilemma in his early teens.

Political ideology emphasizing democracy and lower-class involvement in Roman government.

Political ideology favoring aristocratic rule and the privileged status of the upper classes.

Allied with the Populares and his uncle, Gaius Marius, and the Cinna family.

Became High Priest of Jupiter, a position requiring marriage into the aristocracy.

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix, an Optimate general, seized power through military force.

Surgical procedure first performed on Julius Caesar.

Sulla, as Emperor, removed Caesar from his position, confiscated his wealth, and forced him into exile due to Caesar's refusal to divorce his wife.

Following Sulla's death, Caesar returned to Rome feeling safe, but his wealth was lost already.

Caesar and his wife were forced to leave Rome due to Sulla's actions against Caesar

Caesar found work in the army after losing his positions in the priesthood and government due to Sulla

Caesar used public speaking to criticize former Roman governors, a practice that boosted his profile.

Caesar was taken hostage by pirates while travelling.

Caesar offered to pay more gold than demanded by the pirates so as to be released.

Caesar climbed the political ladder, starting with the military tribune role and later, the governance of Spain.