On March 15, 44 BCE, the Ides of March, Julius Caesar was murdered in the Theatre of Pompey in Rome. More than twenty stab wounds ended the life of one of the most influential men of antiquity . This Julius Caesar history quiz takes you into the world of the late Roman Empire, where trust and betrayal went hand in hand. Test your historical knowledge about the background to the assassination, the people involved and the aftermath of one of the most famous murders in history.
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Among the conspirators who joined forces against Caesar was someone with whom he was personally close. Who was Julius Caesar’s closest confidant among the conspirators? This question takes you straight to the heart of the conspiracy that grew in secret. The answer says a lot about how deep the betrayal went that day in Rome. See if you know the name that is still associated with this stab in the back today.
When the attackers stabbed Caesar, he is said to have spoken his last words. What words are attributed to Julius Caesar at his assassination? The answer to this question is now part of cultural memory and is quoted in schools, theaters and films. Whether Caesar actually spoke these words is not historically certain, but the quote is inextricably linked to his death. Look carefully at the four possible answers and the correct one will surely catch your eye.
Caesar was not only influential during his lifetime, but also after his death. What did he bequeath to the citizens of Rome in his will? This question shows how cleverly Caesar had built up political ties and partly explains why his death caused an uproar among the people. His legacy was not only of a material nature, but also a signal. Can you name the specific benefit that he intended for ordinary Romans in his will?
Centuries after his death, a British playwright made the story of Caesar’s murder and the famous funeral oration accessible to a worldwide audience. Who made Julius Caesar’s death and funeral oration world-famous in a drama? His play is still part of the canon of world literature today and has contributed to making names such as Brutus and the Ides of March known to the present day. If you know this author, you’ve almost got the Julius Caesar history quiz in the bag.
Click through the Julius Caesar history quiz. Only those who know all the quiz questions will survive the Ides of March!
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