Question

roman republic part 4: julius caesar

1. which region did caesar annex to the roman state?
2. why did caesar decide to march against the gauls?
3. what was probably the true reasons given for caesar’s conquest of gaul?
4. which roman leader did caesar fight during the civil war?
5. who did caesar make queen of egypt?
6. what problems did the establishment of colonies in italy help with?
7. which of caesar’s reforms is still used today?
8. what two groups were not in favor of caesar’s reforms?
9. who planned caesar’s murder? who took part in caesar’s murder?
10. on which day was caesar murdered?

Explanation:

1. Caesar annexed Gaul to the Roman State. Gaul was a strategic and resource - rich area.
2. Reasons for marching against the Gauls included the need for glory, resources, and to secure Rome's northern border.
3. True reasons for Gaul conquest were likely personal ambition, economic gain, and political power - building.
4. During the civil war, Caesar fought Pompey.
5. Caesar made Cleopatra queen of Egypt.
6. Colony establishment in Italy helped with land distribution for veterans and economic development.
7. The Julian calendar, a reform by Caesar, is still used today with some modifications.
8. The Roman Senate and the patricians were often not in favor of Caesar's reforms as they challenged traditional power structures.
9. Marcus Junius Brutus and a group of senators planned and took part in Caesar's murder.
10. Caesar was murdered on the Ides of March (March 15th).

Answer:

1. Gaul
2. For glory, resources, and border - security
3. Personal ambition, economic gain, political power - building
4. Pompey
5. Cleopatra
6. Land distribution for veterans, economic development
7. The Julian calendar
8. The Roman Senate, the patricians
9. Marcus Junius Brutus and a group of senators
10. March 15th