1. Julius Caesar and Civil War 49 BC – 44 BC

2. Julius Caesar and Civil War 49 BC – 44 BC What is a civil war? What causes a civil war? How does one choose a side in a civil war? What long term problems does a civil war create?

3. The First Triumvirate (60-53BC) Keep handy your map of the Empire. How powerful were these three men? Three powerful generals and politicians. Unofficial political alliance. Uneasy alliance – rivalry, ambition and envy.

4. Caesar Pompey Crassus

5. Record 9 facts from the sheet. Possible sections: Power Geography Ambition Conflict Politics Cleopatra Money Key dates Battles

7. The First Triumvirate How powerful were these three men? Pompey and Caesar at Battle of Pharsalus.Pharsalus

8. CaesarCaesar in Egypt 1.Why do you think Caesar reacted to Pompey’s death in the way he did? (Think about Rome’s view of itself and its attitude to foreigners) 2.Describe the world in which Cleopatra grew up. 3.How would you describe the relationship between Egypt and Rome after Pompey’s death?