Julius Caesar (play)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Julius Caesar (play)?William Shakespeare
2. What is the estimated year of composition?1599
3. What is the primary source?Sir Thomas North's translation of Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives'
4. What is Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" about?It is a tragedy that tells the story of a Roman leader, a secret plot to kill him, and the big fight that follows. The play shows how power can change people and how a single act can start a war.
5. Why did the senators want to kill Julius Caesar?They were afraid that Caesar would become a king and take away the freedom of the Roman Republic. They wanted to protect the republic they loved.

Historical Tragedy: A dramatic play based on historical events, typically ending in disaster for the protagonist.
Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, used to influence an audience.
Republican Governance: A system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions, contrasting with monarchy or dictatorship.
Demagoguery: Political activity that attracts followers by appealing to their desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.