By William Shakespeare Julius Caesar By William Shakespeare Standards: 1.6 RL, 4.1 SL

Rome at the time of Julius Caesar Rome – _________________(People mattered.) __________ Advisory role to those in power. Elected a dictator in times of crisis ____________ Law and legislation for entire Republic. Represented the commoners. Note: Commoners _______________________, they are not a part of the Senate or Assembly, but they are _________________________.

The First _____________________happens! So, what is the problem? The First _____________________happens! ___________________________________________establish Marshall Law. Take control! Each man was going to control a specific geographic location. They expand the Roman Republic territory into Britain. Crassus was killed in battle. The Senate _____________________.

Caesar establishes his power Senate fears Caesar’s popularity. Votes for Pompey to rule alone. When Caesar refuses to give up his power, ______________________________. Caesar emerges as the unrivaled leader of the new Roman Empire. (it’s no longer a Republic) (Marc Antony is a general of Caesar) The people ______________!! xoxo The people ___________________________.

Maintaining Power Flooded the Senate with his supporters Gave _______________________

The Second Triumvirate _____________, ____________, ___________ Eventually only Octavian and Antony Antony allied with _______________ and Cleopatra but Octavian crushed them. Antony and Cleopatra fled and committed suicide a year later. (Antony=sword, Cleopatra=snakes) Octavian ruled = Age of __________________

Important people to know __________________- the Roman general who has claimed the role of dictator of the Roman Empire (“Republic”) ______________________ – a Roman nobleman. Caesar’s friend but he participates in the conspiracy. _____________________ _________________________.

______________________ - a loyal friend to Caesar _________________________ – a general. Manipulative and a ____________________ ____________________________________ ______________ – Caesar’s adopted son and appointed successor. He is travelling abroad. *Grand-nephew* *Historically known as Augustus* _______________– a conspirator. A tribune (elected to represent the people of Rome).

______________ – Caesar’s wife ______________ – Brutus’ wife. Flavuis and Murellus – Tribunes who condemn the crowd Cicero – Roman Senator ______________– 3rd member of Antony + Octavius triumvirate. ______________– member of the conspiracy.

Themes to know _________________________: Was Caesar's death fate or did he cause it himself? _________________________: How do speaking abilities relate to the power a character has? _________________________:How do people present themselves in public and which way is better? Which is valued? _________________________: Who survives and thrives? The stubborn or those who compromise?