Introduction to the Julius Caesar Unit------

Directions: I am going to read the article with you the first time through--In addition to underlining/highlighting your textual evidence, please ANNOTATE as we read--

• Circle words you don't know (when you finish your questions, look them up and write them down)
• Put stars next to important information
• Question marks next to things you don't understand

Answer the following questions using the RACE (Restate/Answer/Cite/Explain) strategy: You do not have to copy the questions. You do have to highlight or underline your textual evidence in your passage as well. (Note: Remember, "right there" questions may not have an "Explain")

1. Why is Julius Caesar considered one of "the most well-known political leaders in history"? (par. 1)
2. Describe Caesar's family.
3. How did Caesar become a political leader in Rome?
4. Why did many people dislike Caesar?
5. Describe the conflict between Caesar and Pompey.
6. What does it mean when it says, "Caesar's growing power and popularity only inflated his ego and personal agenda" in par. 8?
7. Who began to conspire against Caesar?
8. What happened on the "Ides of March"?
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1. Why is Julius Caesar considered one of "the most well-known political leaders in history"? (par. 1)

Julius Caesar is considered one of the most well-known leaders in history because he was...