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1 Gaius Julius Caesar Caesar had more than a mere name and military reputation: his energy could never rest and his one disgrace was to conquer without war. He was alert and headstrong; his arms answered every summons of ambition or resentment; he never shrank from using the sword lightly; he followed up each success and snatched at the favor of Fortune, overthrowing every obstacle on his path to supreme power, and rejoicing to clear the way before him by destruction. --Lucan, Bellum Civile I,

2 The Early Years Born to a not-so-well-off patrician family in 100 BC in a plebeian neighborhood of Rome. After a civil war, Caesar was left penniless and almost lost his life while still a teenager. He joined the army at age 18 and serves for four years.

3 The (Legal) Rungs of Power
Was elected a Senator at age 30. At age 34 he was put in charge of public entertainments. He spent lavishly, and won great popularity. Was elected Pontifex Maximus at age 36. This post was for life, and brought power, wealth, and prestige (plus a big house in the Forum!) At age 39, then became military governor in Spain, where he earned his reputation as a general. Was elected Consul, the highest office in Rome, at age 41.

4 Gaul After his Consulship, Caesar makes sure he’s appointed governor of Illyricum, Italian Gaul, and then Gaul-across-the-Alps. This gives him the opportunity to command troops again, and to conquer territory. This also gives him the opportunity for great wealth. Through his Commentaries of the war, published back in Rome, he gains even greater celebrity.

5 Risking All The Senate convinces Pompey to oppose Caesar rather than work with him. Caesar, after eight years in Gaul, is ordered to surrender his armies and return to Rome (to stand trial!). Caesar invades Italy with his Legions. Alea iacta est! The die is cast.--Caesar, crossing the Rubicon into Italy with his army. (Suetonius, Life of Caesar)

6 Civil War--Again! Pompey and the leading Senators flee to Greece to ready their army. Caesar easily takes Italy, Rome, and Spain. Outnumbered two to one, he faces Pompey in Greece, and crushes him. Pompey flees to Egypt.

7 Caesar’s Coins Caesar was the first Roman to have his face put on a coin while he was still alive The Romans believed only ancestors and gods could be pictured Caesar was equating himself with gods and Eastern kings

8 Ego sum Caesar He has himself appointed Dictator-for-Life. Caesar now rules alone, using friends, freedmen, and slaves to govern--ignoring the Senate.

9 The Ides of March A group of over fifty Senators decide that enough is enough--they are not ready to relinquish power and control of Rome to one man. They conspire to murder Caesar on March 15, 44 BC. They invite him to be crowned and declared King of Rome. He arrives to find 50 Senators with knives hidden in their togas. They promptly stabbed him to death. This coin, issued by Brutus, commemorates Caesar’s assassination. Brutus had hoped he and the other conspirators would be seen as heroes liberating the Republic from a tyrant.

10 The Aftermath Caesar’s body is cremated in a massive public demonstration in the Forum. A temple is built to Divine Julius in that spot. The conspirators are forced to flee. Civil war again breaks out, with Caesar’s right-hand-man, Marc Antony, and his heir, Octavian, conquering the armies of Brutus, Cassius, and the Senators.

11 Caesar’s Lasting Impact
Caesar provided a blueprint for rising to absolute power in Rome--a blueprint both Octavian and Antony followed. His name became one of the titles for the Roman emperors. The more modern “Czar” and “Kaiser” derive from his name too. Caesar began the practice of granting Roman citizenship to conquered peoples. This helped to prolong the expansion and maintenance of the Roman Empire.

12 Caesar’s Lasting Impact
His Commentaries are one of the great pieces of Latin literature. He inspired one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated plays. His reform of the calendar has been changed very little over the past two millenia. The month July is named for him.

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Category 4 3 2 1 Graphics-relevance 3 pictures included. 2 pictures included. 1 picture included. No graphic included. Labels All items of importance of the historical figure are clearly labeled. Almost all items of importance of the historical figure are clearly labeled. Some items of importance of the historical figure are labeled. No labels are on the comic strip. Content-Accuracy At least 6 accurate comic strips/slides are displayed 4-5 accurate comic strips/slides are displayed 2-3 accurate comic strips/slides are displayed Only 1 or none of the comic strips/slides are displayed Mechanics/Grammar Capitalization, spelling and punctuation are correct. There are minor errors in capitalization or punctuation or spelling. There are multiple errors in capitalization or punctuation or spelling. There are major errors in capitalization or punctuation or spelling. Facts At least 6 accurate facts are displayed 4-5 accurate facts are displayed 2-3 accurate facts are displayed Only 1 or none of facts are displayed BONUS: Extra Comic Strips/Slides 2 slides are added. 1 slide is added.

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