The Rise of Caesar and the First Triumvirate. Learning Objectives Investigate Caesar’s rise to political power and the role of generals Pompey and Crassus.

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The Rise of Caesar and the First Triumvirate

Learning Objectives Investigate Caesar’s rise to political power and the role of generals Pompey and Crassus

Julius Caesar Watch the documentary on Caesar and complete the worksheet.

The First Triumvirate Why did the three generals form an alliance? What did each have that the others did not? Who was the most powerful? Would you expect the Triumvirate to last?

Caesar’s military campaigns

Why did the First Triumvirate collapse? Death of Crassus at hands of Parthians Pompey left as sole consul Pompey concerned about growing power of Caesar after military conquests Caesar refused to disband army and crossed ‘the river Rubico’ with his troops – declaring “Alea iacta est” the dice is cast, Pompey flees and is eventually killed by the Pharaoh in Egypt Caesar assumes control and removes opposition

The Ides of March The Assassination of Julius Caesar Why was Caesar murdered by the Senate?

Seutonius on Caesar Read through the source and complete the questions

How should we remember Caesar? Great general and defender of Rome? Populares – man of the people? Ruthless man in quest for sole power? Arrogant and vain? Something else?