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Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar (100–44 BC) was a Roman general who played a vital role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He was dubbed the Republic’s “dictator in perpetuity.”
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What effect did Julius Caesar's siezurre of power have on the roman politicalsystem?
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
First of all, a little clarification is needed. Julius Caesar did not seize power. He was a general; that power had already been given to him. He did, however, seize the initiative in starting the civil war which brought him victory. As the victor, he earned the powers of government. Also, all the honors and dictatorial terms he had were given to him by the senate. In other words, the senate willingly turned the power and authority over to Caesar. Now the effect that this had on the political system was one of change. The republic was dead. It had choked on its own corruption and despite the efforts of men like Cicero, it could not be resurrected. After the death of Caesar there was a power vacuum that neither the senate nor the triumvirate could fill. The Roman world was ready for a unified, one man rule and Octavian was that man.
Julius Caesar became famous in his own time by being elected consul and his military conquests afterward. In our time he is famous as a historical figure that reformed the calendar, wrote about his experiences in Gaul and was assassinated. In a nutshell, he became famous by his own actions.
Who were Casca in Julius Caesar?
Cassius and Marcus Brutus are part of the conspiracy to kill Ceasar for the good of Rome. Brutus used to be Caesar's best friend but betrayed him by helping to kill him. Cassius was also part of the killing of Cassius. In the end in the battle of Phillipi, Brutus and Cassisu join forces to fight against Marc Antony and his troops.
What are the similarities between Julius Caesar the movie and the book?
Oh, dude, the similarities between Julius Caesar the movie and the book are like, pretty obvious - they both tell the story of Julius Caesar, you know? It's like, they both have the same characters, plot, and themes, but one's on a screen and the other's on paper. So, like, if you've seen the movie, you pretty much know what happens in the book, and vice versa.
What motivated brutus to kill Julius Caesar?
Many of the men who helped kill Caesar only did so because of envy or they wanted power but Brutus was the only one to be motivated because of how he thought that if he gave Caesar a little more time to think Caesar would become king and destroy the republic as they worked so hard to get
Are there any modern day descendants of Julius Caesar?
No. Julius Caesar had only one daughter and she died in childbirth. (so did the baby). Octavian/Augustus, who was his closest relative and was a Julian, also had only one daughter, and although she had five children, all their deaths are recorded.
Caesar Augustus, the first emperor in the ancient Roman Empire, issued an order which fulfilled a biblical prophecy made 600 years before he was born.
The prophet Micah had foretold that the Messiah would be born in the tiny village of Bethlehem:"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.'" (Micah 5:2, NIV)
The Gospel of Luke tells us that Caesar Augustus ordered a census taken of the entire Roman world, possibly for tax purposes. Palestine was part of that world, so Joseph, earthly father of Jesus Christ, took his pregnant wife Mary to Bethlehem to register. Joseph was from the house and line of David, who had lived in Bethlehem.
Historians agree that Caesar Augustus was one of the most successful Roman emperors. Born in 63 B.C., he reigned as emperor for 45 years, until his death in A.D. 14. He was the grand nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar and used the popularity of his great uncle's name to rally the army behind him.
Caesar Augustus brought peace and prosperity to the Roman empire. Its many provinces were governed with a heavy hand, yet with some local autonomy. In Israel, the Jews were allowed to maintain their religion and culture. While rulers like Caesar Augustus and Herod Antipas were essentially figureheads, the Sanhedrin, or national council, still held power over many aspects of daily life.
Ironically, the peace and order established by Augustus and maintained by his successors helped in the spread of Christianity. The extensive network of Roman roads made travel easier. The Apostle Paul carried his missionary work westward over those roads. Both he and the Apostle Peter were executed in Rome, but not before they had spread the gospel there, causing the message to fan out on Roman roads to the rest of the ancient world.
Caesar Augustus' Accomplishments:Caesar Augustus brought organization, order, and stability to the Roman world. His establishment of a professional army ensured that insurrections were put down quickly. He changed the way governors were appointed in the provinces, which reduced greed and extortion. He launched a major building program, and in Rome, paid for many projects from his own personal wealth. He also encouraged art, literature, and philosophy. Caesar Augustus' Strengths:He was a daring leader who knew how to influence people. His reign was marked by innovation, yet he retained enough traditions to keep the populace satisfied. He was generous and left much of his estate to soldiers in the army. To the extent possible in such a system, Caesar Augustus was a benevolent dictator. Caesar Augustus' WeaknessesCaesar Augustus worshiped the pagan Roman gods, but even worse, he allowed himself to be worshiped as a living god. Although the government he set up gave conquered provinces like Israel some local control, it was far from democratic. Rome could be brutal in enforcing its laws. The Romans did not invent crucifixion, but they used it extensively to terrorize their subjects. Life Lessons:Ambition, when directed toward worthwhile goals, can accomplish much. However, it is important to keep our ego in check.When we are placed in a position of authority, we have a duty to treat others with respect and fairness. As Christians, we are also called to observe the Golden Rule: "Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31, NIV)
Hometown:Rome. Referenced in the Bible:Luke 2:1. Occupation:Military commander, Roman emperor. Family Tree:Father - Gaius OctaviusMother - Atria
Grand Uncle - Julius Caesar (also adoptive father)
Daughter - Julia Caesaris
Descendants - Tiberius Julius Caesar (later emperor), Nero Julius Caesar (later emperor), Gaius Julius Caesar (later emperor Caligula), seven others.
Key Verse:Luke 2:1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (NIV)
Why was Julius Caesar unpopular?
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
He suffered shipwrecks due to storms and bad weather and the loss of the lives of many of his troops so he had to turn back.
What was Julius casers last words?
Et tu Brute? (Even you , Brutus?)
The above answer isnt entirely true, while Et tu Brute? was one of the last things he said before death, it was shortly followed with "Then falls caesar" This is not an action but an actual piece of dialouge, Think of it being read like this "You too brutus? Since everyone wants me dead so badly... then Ill give you what you want" Hence, Then falls caesar, Of course on an english paper Et tu Brute would suffice, but I was actually marked down in my honors english for not including Then falls caesar. If you wanted to get real technical his last words would be "Then falls caesar"
What happened after Caesar died?
After Julius Caesar was assassinated Rome went in to another civil war. Octavius and Marc Anthony fought for control of the country.
How did the Romans conquer Britain?
Besides much of Europe, Rome also conquered North Africa and Asia west of Iran and north of Saudi Arabia.
Roman imperial expansion did not occur through a grand design of conquest. Although there were cases in which conquest was a deliberate aim, most conquests through various separate wars which were fought for different reasons and which she won. Her military success was due to a number of factors:
1) A large pool of military manpower. When Rome expanded into the mountains of central and southern Italy as a result of the Second and Third Samnite Wars (326-304 BC and 298-290 BC) she turned the peoples who lived in these areas into allies. They had to supply soldiers who fought in auxiliary troops which supported the Roman legions at their own expenses in exchange for protection and a share of the spoils of war. The allies provided 60% of the pool of military manpower available to Rome. This pool was the largest in the Mediterranean. This large manpower played a crucial role in defeating the attempted invasions of Italy by Pyrrhus (Pyrrhic War, 275-270 BC) and Hannibal (Second Punic War 218-201 BC).
2) The capability to deploy several legions on several fronts at the same time. This capability was developed during the Early Republic when Rome was frequently attacked from its north (by the Sabines and Etruscan cities) and its south (by the Aequi and the Volsci). It was further refined in the Second and Third Samnite Wars, when Rome, again, fought on two fronts at the same time. During the second Punic War, the Romans fought on two fronts in Italy + a campaign in Spain + a war in Greece. That makes four fronts at the same time and, contemporaneously, they also kept a legion to guard Etruria.
3) The willingness to adapt. Originally the Roman army adopted the phalanx military formation of the Greeks. When they were defeated on the mountains of the Samnites they adopted the manipular formation of the Samnite enemies because it was more flexible and better suited for mountain warfare. The Romans also adopted the Spanish sword and the Gallic design for helmets. When they needed a fleet capable to match the mighty Carthaginian fleet in the First Punic War, they adopted the ship design of the Carthaginians.
4) Sheer determination. The Romans pursued victory in war to the bitter end and by any means. One example was the titanic and very expensive building of a 180 mile long stone-paved road, the first ever in history (the Appian Way) to facilitate the movement of troops and military supplies to the front during the second Samnite War. Another example was during the First Punic War. Both the Carthaginian and Roman fleet became depleted and the coffers of both states were empty. What made the difference was that the Roman rich paid for an additional fleet from their own pockets. This fleet went on to win the final battle of the war.
5) Good military training. The training of Roman soldiers was already very good when the army was a citizen militia, before it became a professional army. When it became a professional army soldiers were trained drilled regularly and the army became even more highly structured and well organised.
What type of weapons did Julius Caesar use?
He was killed by knives.
During a trap set by a group of around 60 senators he was stabbed 23 times. During the melee they were so intent on getting to him they accidentally stabbed each other.
Only one of the 23 wounds ( the second one to the chest) was actually fatal, though he died from massive blood loss.
A sad end to a brilliant - albeit self serving and over ambitious - man.
What are 3 adjectives to describe Julius Caesar?
- Betrayed
- Stabbed in the back
- Powerful
- Ruler
- Tragic
- Legendary
When was the first calendar made?
The ancient Egyptians counted how many days it took till harvest, and they counted 365 days between each harvest. Therefore, the ancient Egyptians year was 365 days. This made it easier to tell within how many days it would be till the next harvest, as well as being able to specify dates and times.
When did Julius ceasar become dictator of rome?
Julius Caesar had himself appointed dictator for life in 44 BC, one month before his assassination, The was appointed dictator in 49 BC and resigned after 11 days, after he presided over his own election as consul, dictator for an indefinite period in 48 BC and dictator for 10 years in 46 BC.
What was the most important event in Julius ceasers life?
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Although Julius Caesar experienced many important events you would have to say that being made dictator for life was the most important, as it gave him supreme power that could not be revoked.
Why did pompey Caesar and crassus form the first triumvirate?
Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus started the First Triumvirate to share power and influence on Rome. Caesar was very famous and popular so his part was to be friends with the people. Crassus was rich as hell, (so rich that he can buy off Bill Gates and still have money left to blow) so his part was to get the money. Pompey was an awesome war tactics so his part was the military. Now, you have the people following you (Caesar) the money to get armor, education, etc...(Crassus) and the muscle power from the military (Pompey). NO lie but that's like Pierce, Allen, and Garnett..... or even Dwayne, LeBron, and Bosh.Anyway each men agreed to help the other two to achieve their goals and together they ruled the Roman state--- both directly and indirectly. Eventually something occurs and everything gets messed up! Its sad. lol. I hope this helps you guys who are interested in history. ='D BTW: The First Triumvirate started at 60BC and ended at 53BC.
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Why restrictions does Brutus place on Antony when he allows him to speak at the funeral?
Brutus believes that Antony is the same kind of person he is; a man who can be trusted to keep his word and act honourably. While Antony is suggesting that Brutus is dishonourable by calling him honourable, he himself is acting dishonourably by breaking the spirit of his promise to Brutus. Irony upon irony!
Why does Brutus kills himself?
Brutus killed himself after the final battle because it was the honorable thing for a defeated Roman commander to do. People seem to forget that Brutus and Cassius were leaders of armies, they were generals at the time of their defeat.
When did Julius Caesar rule Egypt?
it was 49B.C. to 44B.C.
Julius Caesar's "reign"ofifcially began after the battle of Pharsalus, when he defeated Pompey in the civil war, in 48 BC. However before the final battle he had already obtained a great deal of power.
Did the people like Julius Caesar?
Well, the Roman citizen's didn't really have a choice, as Caesar declared himself a dictator amoungst all, and told them to worship him. At festivals designed for Gods, Caesar was put on parade, and dressed in white robes and crowns. Their respect for him came from fear mostly, but also of pride for their country, because he revived all of the Roman respect in their time of need.
