Ides of March Quiz | Test Your History Knowledge
How much do you know about the Ides of March?
Gm quizzers! 👋 The Ides of March has gone down in history for a reason—but how much do you really know about it? From ancient Rome to famous literary references, this quiz will put your knowledge to the test. Are you ready? Let’s go! ⚔️📜
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Q1: On which date do the Ides of March fall? 15th March.
Q2: Which famous Roman leader was assassinated on the Ides of March? Julius Caesar.
Q3: In which year was Julius Caesar assassinated? 44 BC.
Q4: Which playwright included the line “Beware the Ides of March” in his play Julius Caesar? William Shakespeare.
Q5: Which close friend of Caesar betrayed him, famously leading to the phrase "Et tu, Brute?" Brutus, (Marcus Junius Brutus).
Q6: Who warned Julius Caesar about the Ides of March? A soothsayer (someone who predicts the future, often using supernatural or mystical methods).
Q7: Where in Rome was Julius Caesar assassinated? At the Curia of Pompey, a large hall used for occasional Senate meetings.
Q8: How many times was Julius Caesar stabbed? 23 times by Roman Senators, key politicians shaping Rome's policy, at the Curia of Pompey.
Q9: Which political faction opposed Caesar and orchestrated his assassination? The Liberators (Led by Brutus and Cassius)
Q10: What governmental position did Julius Caesar hold at the time of his assassination? Dictator of Rome
Q11: Which Roman senator made the first stab against Caesar? Servilius Casca, to Caesar's shoulder.
Q12: What did the assassination of Caesar lead to in Roman history? The end of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
Q13: What was the name of the festival celebrated on the Ides of March?The Festival of Anna Perenna, a goddess who could ensure good fortune, health, and prosperity.
Q14: Who was Julius Caesar's wife at the time of his assassination? Calpurnia.
Q15: How did Brutus die after Caesar’s assassination? Suicide after defeat at the Battle of Philippi.
Q16: What is the significance of the term "Ides" in the Roman calendar? It refers to the middle of the month, typically the 15th in March, May, July, and October, and the 13th in other months.
Q17: What was the main motive behind the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar? Fear of Caesar’s growing power.
Q18: Who avenged Caesar’s murder? His adopted heir, Octavian (later Emperor Augustus), and his ally, Mark Antony
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