Ancient Rome (44 BC, Mediterranean) — Questions and answers

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What important event happened on the Ides of March in 44 BC?

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  1. The Theatre of Pompey was built.
  2. Caesar became dictator of Rome.
  3. Julius Caesar was assassinated. ✓
  4. Marcus Junius Brutus became Caesar's friend.

Answer: Julius Caesar was assassinated.

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What did Cincinnatus do that showed Roman civic virtue?

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  1. He became a powerful general.
  2. He defeated Hannibal Barca.
  3. He gave up his power and went back to farming. ✓
  4. He stayed dictator for a long time.

Answer: He gave up his power and went back to farming.

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What important thing did Caesar do in 49 BC that started a civil war?

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  1. He formed the First Triumvirate.
  2. He crossed the Rubicon River. ✓
  3. He won military victories in Gaul.
  4. He became friends with Pompey.

Answer: He crossed the Rubicon River.

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Why did senators like Brutus and Cassius want to assassinate Caesar?

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  1. They wanted Caesar to become king.
  2. They feared he would destroy the Republic and become a king. ✓
  3. They disagreed with his land reforms.
  4. They wanted to become dictators themselves.

Answer: They feared he would destroy the Republic and become a king.

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What famous words did Caesar supposedly say when he saw Brutus among his assassins?

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  1. "Long live Rome!"
  2. "I am Caesar!"
  3. "Et tu, Brute?" ✓
  4. "Stop this madness!"

Answer: "Et tu, Brute?"

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What was the name of the battle where Octavian's forces defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra?

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  1. The Battle of Philippi
  2. The Battle of Gaul
  3. The Battle of Actium ✓
  4. The Battle of Rubicon

Answer: The Battle of Actium

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What was the era of peace and prosperity called that Augustus (Octavian) brought to Rome?

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  1. The Roman Republic
  2. The Golden Age
  3. The Pax Romana ✓
  4. The Age of Emperors

Answer: The Pax Romana

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Which of these did the Roman Empire NOT help to spread across the world?

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  1. Roman law
  2. Roman architecture
  3. Roman language
  4. Modern automobiles ✓

Answer: Modern automobiles

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What important lesson can we learn from the story of Ancient Rome today?

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  1. How to build large empires easily.
  2. The dangers of unchecked ambition and how fragile republics can be. ✓
  3. That all leaders should be dictators.
  4. That only military strength matters.

Answer: The dangers of unchecked ambition and how fragile republics can be.

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