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JULIUS CAESAR (100 to 44BC)
A MASTER OF TACTICS & WARFARE BECOMES SUPREME LEADER OF ROME
Video (start 2.42)
Content:
** Video Start Point: Rome has been fighting an 8 year war with Gaul, which covers
modern day France, Belgium and Switzerland. They are near victory, but facing one
enormous battle against the odds.
The Battle at Alesia Gaul – 52 BC
In 216BC at the Battle of Cannae, we know Rome suffered a devastating loss.
Nearly 170 years later, Rome is a master of modern warfare.
1.
Explain how the battle of Alesia is a great victory for Rome and in particular
Julius Caesar. Explain the tactics of the battle.
2a.
After the victory at Gaul, how does Caesar describe the government in Rome?
2b.
What does he promise to do?
3a.
At time of Caesar, Rome was not ruled by Emperors – it was a R_______________ .
3b.
What type of government was this?
4.
What was the nearest thing Rome had to a parliament?
5.
The Senate feared that Caesar would break the fundamental rule of returning
to Rome, without first disbanding his army.
What does disbanding your army mean?
6.
How do Senators describe Caesar’s motives?
Eg: comments from (Marcus Marcellus) – Leader of the Senate.
7a.
What was the founding principle of the Republic?
7b.
How had Caesar come in conflict with these rules?
8.
What does Caesar say about the Republic?
FINISH THE STORY
In a response of about 350 words complete the following:

Explain how Caesar takes power in Rome.

How does Gneaus Pompey try to stop Caesar?
(Politician/Retired General)
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Why / How is Caesar eventually assassinated/murdered?