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10 Question History Quiz: The Life of Julius Caesar | Roman History

A quiz on one of the most important individuals in World History.

A multiple-choice quiz by scipio23. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
scipio23

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

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21,213

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Caesar belonged to what social class of Rome? Hint

Royal

Plebian

Patrician

Equites

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Question 2 of 10

2. Caesar's aunt was married to what famous general of Rome? Hint

Cornelius Sulla

Gaius Marius

Pompey the Great

Cato the Elder

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Question 3 of 10

3. As a very young man, Caesar was forced to go into hiding because he defied the wishes of which ruler of Rome? Hint

Cornelius Sulla

Pompey the Great

Gaius Marius

Nero

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Question 4 of 10

4. While in hiding, Caesar almost died from what sickness? Hint

Scarlet Fever

Pneumonia

Malaria

Tuberculosis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which significant religious post did Caesar obtain and hold until his death? Hint

Flamen Dialis

Pontifex Maximus

Father of the Vestals

Augur

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Question 6 of 10

6. Along with Caesar, who were the members of the First Triumvirate? Hint

Pompey and Cato

Pompey and Crassus

Crassus and Antony

Brutus and Antony

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of the area that Caesar conquered, that is now France, Belgium and Luxembourg?

Answer: (One Word (All ____ is divided into three parts.))

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the major battle that Caesar fought to cement his rule over this area? Hint

Alesia

Thermopylae

Pharsalus

Actium

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was Caesar's principal enemy in the Civil War? Hint

Pompey the Great

Cornelius Sulla

Cato the Younger

Marcus Brutus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whom did Caesar name as his heir? Hint

his daughter Julia

Marc Antony

Gaius Octavius

Marcus Brutus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Caesar belonged to what social class of Rome?

Answer: Patrician

Though of stellar lineage (they claimed to trace their family line back to the goddess Venus) the Julian clan was not wealthy.

2. Caesar's aunt was married to what famous general of Rome?

Answer: Gaius Marius

Caesar's grandfather arranged for his daughter to be married to the wealthy general so that his sons would have enough money for political careers.

3. As a very young man, Caesar was forced to go into hiding because he defied the wishes of which ruler of Rome?

Answer: Cornelius Sulla

Caesar refused to divorce his wife and marry a more politically acceptable one.

4. While in hiding, Caesar almost died from what sickness?

Answer: Malaria

The Romans called the variety of malaria which Caesar had 'quartain fever' because it operated in a four day cycle. Their word for malaria in general was 'the ague.'

5. Which significant religious post did Caesar obtain and hold until his death?

Answer: Pontifex Maximus

Pontifex Maximus ('supreme bridge builder') survives to this day as a title of the Pope. Caesar became Flamen Dialis as a child.

6. Along with Caesar, who were the members of the First Triumvirate?

Answer: Pompey and Crassus

These three people pledged to support each other's legislation and policies, and not to support anything which would harm another in the group.

7. What was the name of the area that Caesar conquered, that is now France, Belgium and Luxembourg?

Answer: Gaul

Ancient Gaul comprised modern France, Belgium and Luxembourg. The quote included in the hint is the first line of Caesar's 'Commentaries on the Gaullic War.'

8. What was the major battle that Caesar fought to cement his rule over this area?

Answer: Alesia

Caesar was crushing an uprising of the conquered people.

9. Who was Caesar's principal enemy in the Civil War?

Answer: Pompey the Great

Pompey was beheaded in Egypt by royal courtiers trying to gain favor with Caesar. Caesar wept when he heard of this, and ordered those responsible for Pompey's death killed.

10. Whom did Caesar name as his heir?

Answer: Gaius Octavius

Octavius would defeat all of his rivals, including Antony, for the rulership of Rome. He would become the first Emperor of Rome, Caesar Augustus.

Source: Author scipio23

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