The Life of Caesar (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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Into which patrician family was Julius Caesar born in 100 BC?
Into which patrician family was Julius Caesar born in 100 BC?
The Julii family
Which political faction did Caesar align with early in his career?
Which political faction did Caesar align with early in his career?
Populares
Who were the other two members of the First Triumvirate formed in 60 BC?
Who were the other two members of the First Triumvirate formed in 60 BC?
Pompey and Crassus
In which year did Caesar reach the consulship?
In which year did Caesar reach the consulship?
59 BC
What was the duration of the Gallic Wars?
What was the duration of the Gallic Wars?
58-50 BC
In which year did Caesar cross the Rubicon, starting civil war?
In which year did Caesar cross the Rubicon, starting civil war?
49 BC
What title was Caesar appointed in 44 BC before his assassination?
What title was Caesar appointed in 44 BC before his assassination?
Dictator for life
Which campaign marked the beginning of Caesar's Gallic Wars in 58 BC?
Which campaign marked the beginning of Caesar's Gallic Wars in 58 BC?
Helvetii campaign
Who united multiple Gallic tribes against Rome in 52 BC?
Who united multiple Gallic tribes against Rome in 52 BC?
Vercingetorix
What was the nature of Caesar's British expeditions in 55 and 54 BC?
What was the nature of Caesar's British expeditions in 55 and 54 BC?
Bold displays, not conquests
What was the Roman short sword called that formed part of legionary equipment?
What was the Roman short sword called that formed part of legionary equipment?
Gladius
What term describes the inner wall containing the city at the Siege of Alesia?
What term describes the inner wall containing the city at the Siege of Alesia?
Circumvallation