Roman general and dictator who transformed the Republic. Play the Julius Caesar trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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The famous three-word Latin phrase "Veni, vidi, vici" summarized a swift 47 BC victory over King Pharnaces II at a site in Asia Minor.
Difficulty: EasyThis son born to the Roman dictator and the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt was named Ptolemy XV but called by a diminutive nickname.
Difficulty: MediumThis Ptolemaic princess was betrothed to her young brother Ptolemy XIV after the death of Ptolemy XIII, maintaining royal tradition.
Difficulty: HardThe month formerly called Quintilis was renamed to honor a famous Roman after his assassination in 44 BC.
Difficulty: EasyThis informal political alliance of 60 BC united Pompey, Crassus, and a future dictator to dominate Roman politics.
Difficulty: MediumThis younger sister of Cleopatra was captured, paraded in a Roman triumph, and later executed on her sister's orders.
Difficulty: HardThe crossing of a small Italian boundary stream in 49 BC sparked a civil war and gave us a phrase meaning "point of no return."
Difficulty: EasyThis conservative senator was famous for ending every speech with a demand that Rome's ancient rival be destroyed.
Difficulty: Medium