Gaius Julius Caesar

1. Gaius Julius Caesar By Luke Papandrea

2. Caesar a Child

3. The First Caesarian Or

4. Normal Birth

5. Julius Caesar was born in 100 BC in July. Caesar’s mum was believed to have died during his birth though some others say she lived and was the first woman to have a caesarean and that is how they named it. Caesar = Caesarean. They used a sword to cut the stomach. Becoming Older

6. Modern Version Of Old Roman Toys

7. School

8. Roman toys that were used at the time included carved animals, rocking horses, balls, marbles made of pottery or brightly coloured glass and many different board games such as early chess and checkers. School at the time of Caesar was for the wealthy. They studied simple arithmetic’s and learnt to read and write. Girls would leave school at the age of 11 though boys would go on to secondary school, where they studied history, geography, astronomy, music, mathematics, grammar, Roman literature and athletics.

9. What Caesar Wore When a Boy He wore a loose, knee length tunic made of white wool or linen, trimmed with band of red.

10. Caesar's Family

12. Caesar's Family (basic) Caesars dad’s name was Lucius. Caesar had an uncle who was consul at the time. Caesar's dad’s sister was married to the consul. Caesar married Cornelia who was arranged for him and they had a daughter named Julia.

13. Adult Caesar At the age of 16 a child was then considered an adult. Quiz

14. Gaius Julius Caesar Quiz One. Caesar a child. There are 5 multiple choice questions. Click on the answer you think is best. There is no time limit. Click the arrow to continue.

15. Question 1. In which Year was Caesar born? A. 44 BC B.100 AD C. 44 AD D. 100 BC

16. Question 2. Which one of these toys are not what children during Caesar’s time played with? A. Marbles B. Football C. Checkers D. Stuffed animals

17. Question 3. What colour was the tunics they wore? A. Brown B. White C. Black D. Red

18. Question 4. Who was Caesar’s Dad? A. Lucius B. Pompey C. Mark D. Marius

19. Question 5. At what age does a child become a man? A.18 B. 20 C. 16 D. 14

20. Adult Caesar

21. Marriage In 84 BC Caesar gets married to the person who was arranged for him by his father, her name was Cornelia.

22. One year later Cornelia gave birth to Caesar’s daughter Julia. She was named after after Caesar: Gaius Julius Caesar

23. He then set out to Rhodes in 75 BC to get taught by Apollonius Molon a famous teacher at the time. He was captured by pirates who kept him a prisoner for 38 days. During his captivity Caesar swore he would crucify the pirates but they just laughed. The pirates ransomed Caesar for 50 talents and when he was released, he immediately set up a fleet and did what he had promised.

24. In 69 BC Caesar’s aunt Julia died and Caesar took the unprecedented step of holding a laudatio, which is a public funerary eulogy. Since Caesar was so popular he was given the office of Quaestor in the same year and was first rung on the political ladder. Later that year Caesar’s wife died. Caesar once again held a laudatio.

25. While Caesar was mourning over the death of his wife he left Rome to serve with Antistius Vetius the Governor of Hispania Ulterior. The years he spent there were very grim. Luckily for Caesar, Vetius was a good man who noticed Caesar wasn’t well and he dealt with him sympathetically. Caesar then left Spain. He traveled through Cisalpine Gaul where he listened to the complaints of the local people. They wanted to become citizens.

26. Caesar and Adult Part 2 He and the Cisalpines were not to forget each other. Quiz 2

27. Gaius Julius Caesar Quiz Two. Caesar an Adult There are 5 multiple choice questions. Click on the answer you think is best. There is no time limit. Click the arrow to continue.

28. Question 1. How many years after Caesar got married to Cornelia did they have a child? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. The same year.

29. Question 2. How much was Caesar ransomed for and for how long was he held captive? A. 50 talents and 78 days B. 38 talents and 50 days C. 50 talents and 38 days D. 38 talents and 78 days

30. Question 3. Where did Caesar create a army of provincial troops? A. Asia B. Europe C. America D. Africa

31. Question 4. What was Caesar rung on the political ladder in 69 BC? A. fourth B. third C. Second D. First

32. Question 5. Which country did Caesar leave in 69 BC after being With Vetius? A. Italy B. Spain C. Gaul D. Germany

33. Adult Caear Paart 2

34. Marriage In 67 BC Caesar married Pompeia, relative of Pompey.

35. The Alliance

36. Pompey was a bad orator and a hopeless mediocre politician. Crassus was hated by the people for being with Sulla and his proscriptions. On the other hand Caesar was a born orator and immensely popular with the people. Caesar needed Crassus's wealth and Pompeius' influence. They also needed him just as much.

37. Caesar was made Curule Aedile in 65 BC, with Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus. Caesar held public games which were paid with borrowed money. The Optimates raged, but dared do nothing in the face of the public. 62- 63BC were not good years for Caesar. His debts were now amazingly high.

38. Caesar was elected Praetor in 62 BC. Caesar and Crassus were accused of complicity, although no charges were made. Towards the end of his term as Praetor, Caesar was taken from his post with Caecilius Metellus Nepos.

39. Publius Clodius had entered Caesar's house while a celebration was being held in honour of the Bona Dea. The God of fruitfulness both for the Earth and for women. No males were allowed. Caesar's wife Pompeia was involved, and Caesar divorced her.

40. A successful military expedition made Caesar settle with the most demanding of his creditors.

41. Adult Caesar Part 3 Once again he left his province before his successor arrived, so he could stand for office of Consul in 59 BC. Quiz

42. Gaius Julius Caesar Quiz Three. Caesar an Adult There are 5 multiple choice questions. Click on the answer you think is best. There is no time limit. Click the arrow to continue.

43. Question 1. Who had the most money in the alliance? A. Caesar B. Pompey C. Crassus D. Sulla

44. Question 2. In what year was Caesar made Praetor? A. 61 BC B. 62 BC C. 63 BC D. 65 BC

45. Question 3. What was the God that the women were Celebrating? A. Dea Bona B. Bona Dea C. Clodius Publius D. Publius Clodius

46. Question 4. How much of Caesars debt was Crassus Paying? A. 1 quarter B. Half C. 1 third D. 1 fifth

47. Question 5. In what year could Caesar try to become Consul? A. 56 BC B. 57 BC C. 58 BC D. 59 BC

48. Adult Caesar Part 3

49. Caesar decided to stand for Consul. He then talked to his two best allies, Pompey and Crassus. Caesar then made Julia marry Pompey. Caesar then married Calpurnia, daughter of Lucius Piso, who was to become Consul in 58 BC. There was little doubt that Caesar would win the election, therefore Cato and the Optimates did everything to prevent him getting the military command he wanted. After massive bribery, they secured election of Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus, to the other Consulship. Caesar and Bibulus took up the office as Consul on the first of January, 59 BC.

50. Gaul