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why did caesar go into hiding - answer Sulla made him fail the election and considered having
him put to death
How did he get away from the pirates? What did he do to the pirates after his release? - answer
They asked for 20 talents and he laughed at them and offered them 50. He captured most of the
pirates, put them in prison, and stole all of their money. Then he crucified them all.
Why was Caesar only second rate at oratory? - answer He wanted to be first in military power so
he didn't try to be first in oratory
How did he become so popular in Rome? - answer he became popular by his pleadings as
advocate and his friendliness
Who was first to recognize Caesar as a potential tyrant? - answer Cicero
Why did Caesar break down into tears when he compared himself to Alexander? - answer at his
age Alexander was already king of many nations and he had accomplished nothing remarkable
After Caesar became dictator for life, what did he do for the people? - answer he pardoned
many who had fought against him and to some he gave offices and honors, Julian calendar
What was the advantage of the new calendar? - answer it was more accurate at determining
the years
What was Caesar's first mistake in dealing with the senate? - answer He remained in his seat
and told them that his honors needed diminishing more than increasing