CLT: Overview

Caesar: Life and Times Overview

Julius Caesar is one of the most famous names in World History, so much so that the name Caesar came to be associated with ruler. Roman emperors called themselves Caesar, the Germans adopted the term kaiser to describe their leader, and the Russians used the term czar/tsar, all based on the name of this one man. Who was Julius Caesar? Why has this one man's legacy so strongly endured?

 Download: Study Guide

Please download the Caesar Life and Times Study Guide Links to an external site.. The study guide follows the module in order and should be viewed at first as a note-taking document, then later, as a review file.

Additionally, please download and begin reading Suetonius - Life of Caesar Links to an external site.. This biographical account of Caesar's life will be used throughout this module. Please note that this English translation of Suetonius is in the public domain, so was written some time ago. Because of this, it may present some difficulties, in terms of style and presentation. Be sure to contact your instructor for any additional help with the content.

Essential Questions

1. What are participles?
2. What are gerunds?
3. What are gerundives?
4. What are the major ideas concerning the life of Julius Caesar?
5. What are the major accomplishments of Julius Caesar?
6. What are the major criticisms of Julius Caesar?

Key Terms

1. Participle - a verbal adjective
2. Gerund - a verbal noun
3. Gerundive - special name for the future passive participle
4. Suetonius - Roman historian who wrote a series of biographies about the Roman emperors

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