The Events of the Ides of March in Ancient Rome
Explore the betrayal and assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, including the motivations of the conspirators, the murder plot, and the aftermath with Mark Antony and Octavian seeking revenge. Witness the internal struggles of Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus as they conspire against Caesar in the Roman Senate, leading to a pivotal moment in ancient Roman history.
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The Death of Julius The Death of Julius Caesar Caesar
Why kill Caesar? The people were not pleased with their living conditions. Caesar was becoming more of a king, Romans had had a republic for 450 years. The Roman Senators wanted power restored to the Senate.
The Plan The Conspirators would toss him off a bridge and slay him below.
A New Plan The Roman Senate had called for a meeting where Caesar was to be present at the Hall of Pompey. This would be the place of murder
The Conspirators Brutus, Cassius, Decimus led the plot to kill Caesar.
Brutus Father was killed by Pompey. A friend of Caesar. Brother-in-law of Cassius. Unhappy with the state of the Roman Republic.
Cassius Roman general Saw Caesar s power as a threat. Mastermind behind the plot to kill Caesar
The Aftermath Mark Antony and Octavian track down the murderers and conspirators and kill them all.
Task: Based on your knowledge of the events leading up to and including the death of Julius Caesar, create a short skit/ re-enactment about some part of the Ides of March. Caesar meeting with Calpurnia Caesar s meeting with the Senate Brutus internal struggles Brutus, Cassius, Decimus and others discussing the plan Octavian and Mark Antony s Revenge Any other events or possible events
