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Question 1: What event took place on the Ides of March?
- Julius Caesar’s assassination
- Julius Caesar’s coronation
- Founding of the Roman Empire
Answer: Julius Caesar’s assassination
Fact: On March 15, 44 BCE, a group of senators killed Julius Caesar because they feared he had too much power after being named “dictator for life.” The night before, his wife, Calpurnia, had a dream about his death and begged him not to go out, but he ignored her warning. He also dismissed a soothsayer’s advice to “Beware the Ides of March.” As a result, he was ambushed and stabbed 23 times in the Senate, changing the course of Roman history.
Question 2: Who became the first Roman emperor after Julius Caesar’s death?
- Marcus Lepidus
- Augustus
- Mark Antony
Answer: Augustus
Fact: Augustus, originally named Gaius Octavius, was the great-nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. After Caesar was assassinated, he defeated his rivals, including Mark Antony and Cleopatra, and became Rome’s first emperor. He ruled from 27 BCE to 14 CE, bringing peace and stability in an era known as the Pax Romana. His leadership transformed Rome from a republic into a powerful empire that lasted for centuries.
Question 3: Who wrote the play ‘Julius Caesar’?
- Ben Jonson
- John Webster
- William Shakespeare
Answer: William Shakespeare
Fact: Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar in 1599, depicting the political drama and betrayal leading to Caesar’s assassination. The play explores the moral struggles of Brutus and Cassius as they justify their actions, believing they are saving Rome from tyranny. After Caesar’s death, chaos erupts, leading to war and the downfall of the conspirators. The famous line “Et tu, Brute?” highlights the deep sense of betrayal, making the play a timeless reflection on power, loyalty, and the consequences of political ambition.
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