How do we know that Julius Caesar was a proud, ambitious man who had a high opinion of himself?
He demanded a higher ransom.
How did Julius Caesar show himself to be a brave and determined soldier?
After being released, he returned with an army to kill the pirates.
What does the phrase veni, vidi, vici mean?
I came, I saw, I conquered.
Why do teachers all around the world use Caesar’s book on the Gallic Wars to teach Latin to students?
It is very clear and well-written.
What was so unusual about the report that Julius Caesar wrote after putting down the revolt?
: It was three words, Veni, vidi, vici: I came, I saw, I conquered.
What did Caesar wear on his head?
Civic Crown of oak leaves
What kind of family did Julius Caesar come from?
the elite Julii family, one of the oldest and most powerful patrician families
Why did Julius Caesar not become a priest of Jupiter after he was nominated, or chosen, for this position?
There was feud, or conflict, with another patrician family that kept him from being able to take this position. He joined the army instead.
Was Julius Caesar a successful soldier? Explain.
Yes, he was awarded the Civic Crown for his bravery.
With whom did Julius Caesar form an alliance? Why?
: He formed an alliance with Pompey because he wanted to gain things they wanted, such as land and power.
After serving as a consul, Caesar became a proconsul. What did he decide to do as a proconsul?
: He decided to conquer land north of Rome, called Gaul.
What did the Romans think of the people living to the north known as Gauls?
They thought the Gauls and Germanic tribes were barbarians, and they thought they were crude and uncultured.
