Saturday, November 13, 2010

Julius Caesar/Fall of the Roman Republic

Background: Julius Caesar played the main role that changed the Roman Republic into an empire.

Interview with Julius Caesar

Q: How did Rome become an empire rather than a republic?
A: I deliberately crossed the Rubicon River with a legion of soldiers which was illegal for me to do. I then defeated a revolt under Pompey and forced the senate to make me the dictator of Rome.

Q: What was the difference between Rome as a republic and empire?
A: In the Roman Republic it was ruled by the people through the senate. But when it became an empire it was ruled by only one person.

Q: How did you die?
A: I died in 44 BC by being stabbed to death by the senate.


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