Gaius Julius Caesar
315 Piazza del Colosseo
Rome, Italy
jc@dictatorforlife.gov
Objective:
To become _______________________________________ of the Roman Empire
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Family
History:
1. Father’s family was from the patrician family of the Julii. The Julii traced its
lineage to the mythological first king of Rome, Romulus, and the goddess Venus.
2. Was related to a military reformer and 7-time consul __________________.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Military 1. Served in one of the armies that crushed Spartacus’ rebellion.
Experiences: 2. Hunted down pirates who had held him for ransom when he was younger and had
them all crucified.
3. Defended Roman territory in Anatolia.
4. Conquered all of ___________________ for the Roman Empire.
5. Conquered most of modern Germany.
6. Invaded ________________________ but did not conquer it in 54 bce.
7. Ina civil war against _________________, he crushed his enemies and unified Rome
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Political
Experience:
1. 63 bce, appointed governor of Spain
2. Served as the Pontifex Maximus, the chief priest of Rome.
3. Served as the praetor of Spain. Put in charge of the military and judicial systems of
Spain.
4. Elected _________________ in 59 bce.
5. Appointed _______________ of Gaul in 58 bce.
6. Appointed ________________ in 47 bce.
7. Appointed _________________________________ in 45 bce.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Political
Accomplishments:
1. Cancelled taxes for farmers.
2. Gave land to fathers of 3 or more children.
3. ______________________________________________ to territories outside of Italy loyal
to him and allowed them to be represented in the Senate.
4. Set up public works projects to ______________________________.
5. Distributed _____________________________, but reduced the number of people
eligible for it.
References:
Brutus – Political ally; can be reached at the Senate
Crassus – can be reached at the Senate
Octavian – grandnephew