1. Although Caesar had far fewer soldiers than the Gauls had, he was able to defeat them. How? Consider geographical, political, and military factors.

2. Do you think that Caesar's desire to help the people of Rome was sincere, or was he motivated only by his own drive for power? Support your position with examples drawn from his life.

3. If Caesar were alive today, do you think he would be a Republican or Democrat? Give reasons based on his writings, speeches, and actions.

4. Rome offered many different kinds of amusements. What are some of the things an upper-class Roman might do for entertainment? Describe some of them, and compare them to entertainment we have today.

5. According to legend, both Caesar's wife and a soothsayer warned him not to go to the Senate on the Ides of March.

Why did he disregard these...