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Why did senators oppose the idea of Julius Caesar becoming the leader after Crassus died?

A
They favored a different military leader, whom they considered stronger and more popular.
B
They favored giving power to someone outside the military and strengthening democracy.
C
They favored the patrician class and did not like that Caesar was popular with the plebeians.
D
They favored having an election for a new leader, because they thought that Caesar was dangerous.
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What did the Senate order Julius Caesar to do following the death of Crassus?

A
They ordered him to give up his military and return to Rome.
B
They ordered him to step down from power and run for election.
C
They ordered him to pledge loyalty to the newly chosen leader.
D
They ordered him to find a new member to serve on the triumvirate.
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How did the Roman Republic become a dictatorship?

A
General Sulla was declared leader after a long civil war.
B
The patricians and senators were defeated by General Sulla.
C
General Sulla challenged and defeated his opponent in an election.
D
The plebeians supported General Sulla’s overthrow of the government.
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How did Julius Caesar become dictator for life?

A
He held an election to allow the people to vote for a ruler.
B
He gave himself the title after the Senate appointed him as ruler.
C
He let the military generals choose the ruler based on experience in battle.
D
He was named ruler by the Senate after he threatened a military invasion.
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What was the conflict between plebeian senators and patrician senators?

A
Patricians used cheap food and entertainment to influence government.
B
Plebeian senators wanted reforms to divide up large estates owned by patricians.
C
Patricians plotted to overthrow the government to keep senators out of power.
D
Plebeian senators did not support the patricians and were kicked out of government.
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Why did Cicero speak out against Julius Caesar?

A
He thought that Caesar was a reformer for the plebeians.
B
He thought that Caesar was a danger to the entire republic.
C
He thought that Caesar was too weak to be a good military leader.
D
He thought that Caesar was too focused on his appearance to lead.
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How did Julius Caesar influence the Roman leaders who came after him?

A
He showed the dangers of having a dictator.
B
He established conditions for future expansion.
C
He demonstrated the importance of good communication.
D
He proved that democracy makes citizens more productive.
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How did Caesar help improve the economy?

A
He took land from patricians and gave it to the plebeians.
B
He increased the size of the Senate to address financial issues.
C
He grew the size of the military to provide more jobs.
D
He created jobs in overseas Roman colonies for those in poverty.
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What two groups were key to Julius Caesar’s popularity?

A
plebeians and the military
B
foreigners and landowners
C
patricians and senators
D
reformers and enslaved people
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How was Rome ruled after General Sulla died?

A
The Senate chose a new dictator to lead.
B
A general took power from the triumvirate.
C
The triumvirate took control of the government.
D
The Senate held an election for the next leader.

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