Julius Caesar trivia
Julius Caesar Mini Quiz
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Which Roman ruler did Julius Caesar defeat to become the sole leader of the Republic?
Pompey had once been Caesar's ally and son-in-law, so their clash ended a decade-long political alliance.
What action did Julius Caesar take after crossing the Rubicon, making the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" a metaphor?
By marching on Rome, Caesar violated the law that forbade a general from bringing his army into Italy, so the act was treason.
Which phrase did Julius Caesar reportedly say, in Greek, to predict his own murder?
On the Ides of March, Caesar recognized his friend Brutus among the killers, and the phrase became a lament for that betrayal.
In William Shakespeare's play, how does Brutus justify killing Julius Caesar to the Roman public?
Shakespeare has Brutus say, "Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more," putting loyalty to the Republic first.