Statistics for The Life and Times of Julius Caesar

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On the day of his death, Gaius Julius Caesar would be assassinated by this man, whom he viewed as a sonMarcus Junius Brutus
100%
Caesar's disgust with said pharaoh, and need for Egypt to repay its debts prompted him to side with this queen of Egypt during its Civil WarCleopatra VII
94%
Formed an alliance with this man to ease the burden of his debts, on the promise that he would oppose the conservative factionMarcus Licinius Crassus
89%
After fighting another phase of the Roman Civil War in Africa and Hispania, Caesar would return to Italy, where he would obtain this titleDictator
83%
Formed an alliance with this man to increase his overall popularity, on the promise that he would endorse his billsGnaeus Pompeius Magnus
83%
Pompey would then flee to Egypt, where he would be betrayed and killed by this pharaohPtolemy XIV
83%
What was this day?The Ides of March
83%
During his conquests in Gaul, he became the first Roman general to cross this river into GermanyRhine
72%
One of his most significant reforms still impacts us today, affecting the way we view time. What everyday device did he reform?The Calendar
72%
He was declared "Imperator" by his legions, but gave up his triumph so that he could run for this magistracy in 60 BCEConsul
67%
During his war with the Venetii, he became the first Roman general to visit this islandGreat Britain
67%
Elected to this highest priesthood in 63 BCEPontifex Maximus
67%
Name this dictator, who forced him out of this priesthood and RomeSulla
67%
At the festival of Lupercalia in February of 44 BCE, he publicly rejected this, stating that they were only for kingsCrown
56%
The day before his death, Caesar met with a few friends for dinner. What topic dominated the dinner table?Death
56%
After his victory in Egypt, it was revealed that Cleopatra was pregnant(with what may have been Caesar's child). What was its name?Ptolemy XV or Caesarion
56%
In 44 BCE, he would gain this titleDictator Perpetuo
50%
Eventually, these two alliances become one, and would dominate Roman politics. What is this alliance called?The First Triumvirate
50%
What year was he born in?100 BCE
44%
After 59 BCE, he was granted imperium, and became governor of what three provinces? (Just type one)Illyricum, Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul
39%
During the Greek phase of the Civil War, Caesar had incredibly lucky, decisive defeat of Pompey Magnus at this battlePharsalus
39%
What was his gens?Julia
33%
He was also elected to this magistracy that same yearPraetor
33%
Was elected to this magistracy in 69 BCE, which he would serve in Hispania.Quaestor
33%
Name his uncle, his association with being the reason for his exileGaius Marius
28%
During his "highest magistracy", he was able to pass many populist reforms. What was the most famous(and controversial) of them?Agrarian Reform
22%
Later that month, Caesar would receive a divination from a priest. What warning was he given?"Beware the Ides of March"
22%
On a trip across the Aegean, Caesar was kidnapped by pirates. What punishment did he promise he would give them when he returned?Crucifixion
17%
Elected to this magistracy in 65 BCEAedile
11%
He made enemies this partner during said magistracyMarcus Calpurnius Bibulus
11%
This would almost prove a severe mistake, as he came close to death many times in this part of the war, in which he was trapped in the Royal Quarter of AlexandriaSiege of Alexandria
11%
After his victory in the Gallic Wars, he refused to return to Rome and give up this, which gave him protection from persecution. (this issue began the Civil War)Imperium
6%
While on a mission to gain support for a campaign, rumours emerged of him having an affair with this king of BythiniaNicomedes III
6%
He won this award for his part in the victory at MytelineCivic Crown
0%
In 55 BCE, he met with the triumvirate at this conference in order to extend in his governorshipConference of Luca
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Name this patrician priesthood, which he obtained at the age of 17Flamen Dialis
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He served as governor of what province following this magistracy?Hispania Ulterior
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