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Caesar gave land, money and food to poor citizens. Caesar ruled Rome by himself – like a king. When he became dictator, Caesar improved Rome’s laws. Caesar built many fine buildings in Rome. Caesar conquered many new lands for Rome. Caesar broke the law by illegally bringing his army into Italy. Caesar could be very cruel. When some people in his army didn’t obey his orders, he ordered that 10% of all the soldiers should be crucified. Questions: Caesar gave most of the powerful jobs in Rome to his friends. Julius Caesar named a month after himself (July). No Roman had ever considered himself important enough to do this before. He wore purple robes (like the Roman Kings had done) and was the first Roman leader to have his face on coins during his lifetime. Caesar introduced a new and better calendar. Caesar forgave his enemies if they apologised and he offered them jobs in government. He helped many people in Spain and Gaul to become Roman citizens. Caesar put up his own statue among the statues of the old kings of Rome. 1) What evidence is there that Caesar cared about ordinary people? 2) What evidence is there that Caesar wanted to rule like a king? 3) Who do you think would be more worried about Caesar: ordinary people or the senators of Rome? Explain your answer carefully. 4) Using all the evidence, do you think Caesar was a good ruler?