Julius Caesar test questions and answers 2023

why did caesar go into hiding 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? 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? 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? he became popular by his pleadings as advocate and his friendliness Who was first to recognize Caesar as a potential tyrant? Cicero Why did Caesar break down into tears when he compared himself to Alexander? 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? 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? it was more accurate at determining the years What was Caesar's first mistake in dealing with the senate? He remained in his seat and told them that his honors needed diminishing more than increasing Why did Caesar remove the tribunes from office? They praised Brutus What was Caesar's first impression of Brutus? He thought Brutus deserved the office because of his honesty What superstitious events occurred just before Caesar's death? Men who were on fire, slave whose hand was on fire but didn't burn, when Caesar was offering a sacrifice, the animal had no heart How did Decimus Brutus convince Caesar to go to the senate? He made fun of the soothsayer and said that if he didn't go the senate would criticize him Who delivered the first blow to Caesar? Casca What were the instructions in Caesar's will? To give every Roman a handsome present Why was Caesar's friend Cinna killed? What did this action signify? They thought he was Cinna the conspirator. This signifies how ruthless the mob was What happened to Cassius and Brutus They killed themselves