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Bell Work
Directions: During the first five minutes of class, answer the
following questions in your notebook in complete sentence. Be
prepared to share your answers with the class.
Based on the biography of Julius
Caesar and his representation in
the media, why do you think
Julius Caesar died? Use specific
examples from last week to
support your answer.
Objectives
I will be able to determine
why Julius Caesar died using
numerous primary and
secondary sources
COLD CASE FILES
CRIME REPORT
16 March, 44 BC
On March 15, 44 B.C. Gaius Julius Caesar died of multiple stab wounds to the chest. There
were many witnesses to the attack but few concrete details could be worked out. We know there
were many senators involved in the attack but all fled the scene. The exact motivation and
number of attackers is still unknown.
There are three options to consider:
- The senators assassinated Caesar due to jealousy of his fame.
- The senators assassinated Caesar because they thought he was
destroying Rome by making himself emperor.
- Caesar allowed the assassination to happen because he wanted to die a memorable and heroic
death.
This case remains unsolved.
Directions
In your table groups, you will be detectives
today, trying to figure out WHY Julius Caesar
died!
We will complete two exhibits as a class
For the other six exhibits, you will have four
minutes to complete each exhibit with your
group
Complete ALL of the questions of each exhibit
Exhibit F: Senator Cassius
Exhibit H: Dr. Burzstajn
The Indictment: Who is to Blame?
After you have read and reviewed all of your evidence, write
the indictment. Why did Julius Caesar die?
- The senators assassinated Caesar due to jealousy of his
fame.
- The senators assassinated Caesar because they thought he
was destroying Rome by making
himself emperor.
- Caesar allowed the assassination to happen because he wanted
to die a memorable and heroic death.
Use THREE pieces of evidence to support your claim
Homework
Study for your quiz on the
Roman Republic