Assassination of Julius Caesar

High school (ages 12+)
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1. How long is Assassination of Julius Caesar?Contributed to the rise of the Roman Empire under Augustus
2. What is the date of event?March 15th, 44 BC
3. What is the location of assassination?Curia of Pompey, within the Theatre of Pompey, Rome
4. What happened on the Ides of March, 44 BC?Julius Caesar was stabbed many times by a group of senators in the Senate building.
5. Why did some senators want to kill Caesar?They thought he was taking too much power and would turn Rome into a king, so they wanted to protect the Republic.

Dictator Perpetuus: A Latin title meaning 'dictator in perpetuity,' signifying Julius Caesar's lifelong absolute rule over Rome.
Roman Republic: The governmental system of Rome from 509 BC to 27 BC, characterized by elected officials and a powerful Senate.
Liberators: The faction of senators who assassinated Julius Caesar, believing they were liberating Rome from tyranny.
Principate: The first phase of the Roman Empire, established by Augustus, which maintained the facade of republican institutions while concentrating power in the emperor.