What Do You Know About Julius Caesar?

Julius Caesar has one of the most famous names in all of history. The Roman general was a fierce warrior and master-strategist, and he took Rome by force and made himself ruler before succumbing to assassination. What do you know of this great historical figure?
 
 
"I came, I saw, I conquered." These are the immortal words of Julius Caesar. How did he say it in his original Latin?
Veni, Vidi, Vici
Vini, vedi veci
Vedi, veni, veci
Veci, Vidi, Vici
 
 
What was Julius Caesar's first name?
Gaius
Maximus
Alexander
Julius was his given first name
 
 
Who did Julius Caesar defeat in a bloody civil war to become the ruler of the Roman Empire?
Marc Anthony
Pompey
Augustus
Octavian
 
 
True or False: Despite the Shakesperean play, Caesar and Cleopatra were never lovers
False
True
 
 
How was Jullius Caesar murdered?
Stabbed with knives
By hanging
His head was cut off by a sword
He was drowned
 
 
When was Julius Caesar murdered?
44BC
78AC
65BC
152BC
 
 
What war did Julius Caesar win to make him the champion of Rome in the eyes of the people?
The war against the Gallic
The war against the Danes
The war against the Arabs
The war against Egypt
 
 
Which river did Julius Caesar famously cross on his way to Rome?
The Rhine
The Thames
The Seine
The Rubicon
 
 
What did Julius Caesar NOT do in his lifetime?
Build a bridge over the Rhine
Invade Britain
Defy the senate's command to resign
Formed a Triumvirate with Mark Anthony and Marcus Lepidus
 
 
Who took over after Julius Caesar was murdered?
Augustus
Claudius
Caligula
Tiberius
 
 
True or False: The month of July is named so after Julius Caeser
True
False
 
 
What was the relation between Caesar and his successor, Octavian?
He was Caesar's adopted son
He was Caesar's
He was Caesar's younger brother
He was Caesar's grandson
 
 
Where was Julius Caesar murdered?
In the marketplace
While visiting Egypt
In his bed
In the senate building
 
 
How old was Julius Caesar when he died?
27
42
55
68
 
Shall we try again?
Julius Caesar is a very famous name. He also lived over 2000 years ago, so you are forgiven for not knowing that much about him. That said, he's a fascinating figure any way you slice it, and we recommend reading more about him.
 
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