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Historical background to J.C
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7th Grade
01/29/2007

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What type of leader was Caesar?
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Caesar was a dictator.
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Which day was Caesar killed? (date,year)
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March 15th, 44 B.C (Ides of March)
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Who killed Caesar, was it a group of people or only one person, and how did they kill him?
Definition
A group of 60 senators killed Caesar by repeatedly stabbing him.
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Who was obliviously the most enraged over Caesar's death?
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Mark Anthony.
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Why did Octavian quickly travel to Rome after Caesar's murder?
Definition
Because he wanted a share of Caesar's land and possessions.(since he was his Nephew)
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When was the Second Triumvirate created and who was in it?
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It was created in 43 B.C by Octavian, Anthony and Lepidus.
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When the Triumvirs defeated Rome how did they divide the land?
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They divided the land by giving Octavian the West, Anthony the East, and Lepidus Africa.
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why did Caesar call Sulla a "duce"?
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Caesar called Sulla a duce because he had resigned his dictatorship.
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Name 1 task that Caesar accomplished during his time in Rome?
Definition
Caesar solved the problem of debt during his time in Rome.
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Why was Sulla an important person in Caesar's life?
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Sulla was one of the members of the first Triumvirate. Also he gave Caesar the opportunity to take over Rome.
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When was the first Triumvirate formed, and by who?
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The first Triumvirate was formed in 60 B.C. by Sulla Pompey and Caesar.
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Who are the two people that became consuls in 70 B.C?
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Pompey and Sulla became consuls in 70 B.C.
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Who did Mark Anthony fall in love with during his visit to Egypt?
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Mark Anthony fell in love with Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt, during his trip.
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What did Sulla do in order to make him a Consul?
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Sulla defeated Spartacus in order to make himself a Consul.
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Why was Sulla an important person in Caesar's life.
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Sulla was who let Caesar into the First Triumvirate, and the person who's death made it possible for Caesar to defeat Pompey, and take over Rome.
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Who is Lepidus, how did he help Mark Anthony?
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Lepidus was the governor of Spain, and decided to help Anthony when he was declared a public enemy.
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Where did the Senators who killed Caesar flee to?
Definition
They fled to Greece.
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Which triumvir attempted to kick Octavian out of Sicily, and what did Octavian do to him as a result.
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Lepidus was the one who attempted to kick Octavian out of Sicily, as a result Octavian shunted him into retirement and kept a close watch on him afterward.
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Why did Mark Anthony make a herald recite the Senator's pledge to give Caesar all honors and protection?
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Because he wanted the public to know how they broke a pledge because of their jealousy. Also to make the senators feel guilty of their deed.
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