Download 12.5 JULIUS CAESAR

12.5 JULIUS CAESAR
JULIUS CAESAR
• As the roman world expanded, unrest was growing in
Rome. Farms were run down, and jobs were scare, as
much work was done by slaves.
• The ordinary people resented the political control held
by the wealthy. There was also friction between rivals
military generals as they struggled for power.
• The romans needed a strong leader. They found Julius
Caesar.
JULIUS CAESAR QUOTE’S
It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find
those who are willing to endure pain with patience.
It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of
life.
If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other
cases observe it.
Facts about JC
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He was brilliant and wealthy commander
He shared his loot with his soldiers which made him very popular
Often wore a wreath of laurel leaves on his head – sign of victory
Well built, tall, fair hair, dark brown eyes
Good at sword fighting, horse riding, public speaking, writing
Very fit, had epilepsy
Ambitious but fair man who judged men on their fighting record
After his death his adopted son, Octavian became the first Roman emperor and
was renamed Augustus.
• Caesar was once kidnapped by pirates while still a young man. He joked with
them that he would have them executed once he was free. They laughed, but
Caesar had the last laugh when he later captured them and had them killed.
• While in Egypt he fell in love with the queen of Egypt, Cleopatra. He helped her
to become pharaoh and had a child with her.
• Caesar fought for control and won, becoming the dictator of the Roman world,
ending the Roman Republic.
Man of the year worksheet
• Draw Julius Caesar in the box
• Write down as many facts about the man of the year
from the following information.
In the cross
• Write down how Julius Caesar died
• In Feb 44 BC Caesar was appointed as ‘dictator for life’.
His success and ambition was too much for some
senators. On 15th March in 44 BC a group of about 60
senators, which included some of his friends and former
allies stabbed Caesar 23 times when he entered the
Senate house – killing him. Caesar’s death led to the
outbreak of war which lasted 15 years.
Achievements
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Introduced a number of land, law, tax reforms
Reorganised the army
Improved how the provinces – areas were governed
July was named in his honour.
Was popular with the ordinary people – promising to solve
problems such as rising crime and unemployment
• He built new buildings and temples in the city of Rome.
• He lead many conquests through out Germany and Britain.
The Roman Empire
 Rome then became known as an empire which is a nation or group of territories
ruled by a single powerful leader, or emperor. Led by Augustus.
 In 27 B.C., Caesar’s adopted son, Octavian [Augustus] was named the first
emperor of Rome. He ruled wisely and built roads, aqueducts and buildings,
creating the biggest empire in history.
 Augustus ruled the Roman Empire for more than 40 years, known as the Augustan
Age.
 Augustus brought peace back to the Romans. He knew the Romans hated
the idea of a king so he brought back the old Republic and he was the first
citizen.