The Characterisation of Caesar (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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What writing style did Suetonius use in 'The Twelve Caesars - Life of Julius Caesar'?
What writing style did Suetonius use in 'The Twelve Caesars - Life of Julius Caesar'?
Biographical and anecdotal
What type of biography did Plutarch write in his 'Life of Caesar'?
What type of biography did Plutarch write in his 'Life of Caesar'?
A moral biography
In what person did Caesar write his 'Commentaries on the Gallic War'?
In what person did Caesar write his 'Commentaries on the Gallic War'?
Third person
How did Appian portray Caesar's dual role in 'Civil Wars'?
How did Appian portray Caesar's dual role in 'Civil Wars'?
As saviour and destroyer of Rome
Who wrote: 'So great was his power of speech, and so great his courage in war'?
Who wrote: 'So great was his power of speech, and so great his courage in war'?
Suetonius
Who wrote: 'His ambition was boundless and desired no less a prize than absolute power'?
Who wrote: 'His ambition was boundless and desired no less a prize than absolute power'?
Plutarch
What does biographical text type focus on when portraying Caesar?
What does biographical text type focus on when portraying Caesar?
Personality, anecdotes & moral lessons
What does the term 'clementia' mean in relation to Caesar?
What does the term 'clementia' mean in relation to Caesar?
Mercy towards defeated enemies
What does 'hubris' mean in Plutarch's criticism of Caesar?
What does 'hubris' mean in Plutarch's criticism of Caesar?
Excessive pride
In what year did Caesar cross the Rubicon, challenging the Republican system?
In what year did Caesar cross the Rubicon, challenging the Republican system?
49 BC
Which military achievement demonstrated Caesar's strategic thinking in Gaul?
Which military achievement demonstrated Caesar's strategic thinking in Gaul?
Victories at Alesia
How did Plutarch view Caesar's ambition?
How did Plutarch view Caesar's ambition?
As his ultimate downfall