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Which statement best describes Julius Caesar’s legacy?

A
He is remembered for expanding and reforming the Roman Republic.
B
He is remembered for his diplomacy as a general in the Roman military.
C
He is remembered for supporting the plebeians during the first civil war.
D
He is remembered for his building projects and for improving education.
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Which social reform was achieved under Caesar?

A
a democratic system for elections
B
job creation for patricians in the colonies
C
a calendar with 12 months and 365 days
D
economic reforms addressing land and pay
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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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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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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 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 patricians distract people at the end of the Roman Republic?

A
They divided up their own large estates to provide land for the lower classes to farm.
B
They rejected calls for Senate reforms and sent the military in to control the people.
C
They kept the people happy by providing them with cheap food and entertainment.
D
They reformed government policies to prevent the Senate from taking away their power.
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What action did Julius Caesar take in 49 BCE to become ruler?

A
He sided with the plebeians during the civil wars.
B
He used his army to conquer the land of Gaul.
C
He asked senators to appoint him the new ruler.
D
He marched his army across the Rubicon River.
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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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