Question

Describe the contributions of Julius Caesar to the glory of Roman civilisation.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Detail the military achievements of Julius Caesar and his conquests
• Mention the formation of Triumvirate rule.
• Give a note on his works in the field of literature and others.

Solution:

• Julius Caesar was a prominent military general who rose to power due to continual conflicts of Rome with other regions.
• He along with Crassus, Pompey established the First Triumvirate.
• He won France (Gal) and England and was pivotal in making Rome which was just a city-state into an Empire.
• Later, he declared himself the dictator of Rome, and during his rule Roman agriculture, industry, and commerce witnessed development.
• Julius was a good historian and edited the Galic battles in seven volumes.
• He also implemented the Julian calendar.