HISTORY
ANCIENT ROME
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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patricians
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plebians
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Julius Caesar’s military might, political savvy, and diplomatic genius made him supremely popular among the Roman citizenry. The first conspirator greeted Caesar, then plunged a knife into his neck.
Detailed explanation-2: -Caesar was a charismatic and social personality, and easily drew people to him. He had a high tolerance for risk and was bold enough to make calculated risks in his bid for power. He also had a strong work ethic and was willing to do whatever it took to attain his aims.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term plebeian referred to all free Roman citizens who were not members of the patrician, senatorial or equestrian classes. Plebeians were average working citizens of Rome – farmers, bakers, builders or craftsmen – who worked hard to support their families and pay their taxes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Julius Caesar was a renowned general, politician and scholar in ancient Rome who conquered the vast region of Gaul and helped initiate the end of the Roman Republic when he became dictator of the Roman Empire.
Detailed explanation-5: -He essentially uses the will as a rhetorical device that symbolizes Caesar’s love for the plebeians and the betrayal he endured at the conspirators’ hands, which gives the will the power to truly move the plebeians to rise up in mutiny.