The crown A new shield A victory wreath A letter warning him about the conspiracy. What do the conspirators do at the Senate??
After the assassination of Caesar, which of the conspirators addresses the plebeians first? Brutus Decius Cassius Antony. Caesar was old Caesar was ambitious Caesar was evil Caesar was weak.
What does Antony tell the crowd? That Brutus is an honorable man That Caesar brought riches to Rome and turned down the crown That Caesar bequeathed all of the citizens a large sum of money All of the above. Who is Octavius? Create Presentation Download Presentation. Skip this Video. Loading SlideShow in 5 Seconds..
Download Presentation. Share Presentations. As Brutus gives the final blow, Caesar utters the famous phrase:. Against Cassius's advice, Brutus allows Mark Antony to speak a funeral oration for Caesar in the market place.
He is allowed under the condition that first Brutus must address the people to explain the conspirators' reasons and their fears for Caesar's ambition. After Brutus speaks, the crowd becomes calm and supports his cause. However, Antony, in his speech, questions the motives of the conspirators and reminds the crowd of Caesar's benevolent actions and of his refusal to accept the crown. He also reads them Caesar's will, in which Caesar leaves public land and money to each Roman citizen.
Antony's speech stirs the crowd into a murderous riot, and the conspirators are forced to flee from the city. Brutus and Cassius gather an army in Northern Greece and prepare to fight the forces led by Mark Antony.
Antony has joined with Caesar's great-nephew, Octavius, and with a man called Lepidus. Away from Rome, Brutus and Cassius are filled with doubts about the future and quarrel over funds for their soldiers' pay.
After making amends, they prepare to engage Antony's army at Philippi, despite Cassius' misgivings about the site. Brutus stoically receives news of his wife's suicide in Rome. He then sees Caesar's ghost as he tries to rest and is unable to sleep on the eve of the conflict.
In the battle, the Republicans led by Brutus appear to be winning at first. But when Cassius' messenger's horse seems to be overtaken by the enemy, Cassius fears the worst and gets his servant to help him to a quick death. After finding Cassius's body, Brutus commits suicide. In a triumphal procession; he has defeated the sons of his deceased rival, Pompey 2. What does the Soothsayer say to Caesar? What does Cassius first ask Brutus? Why he has been so distant and distracted lately 4.
What does Brutus admit to Cassius? That he fears the people want Caesar to be king 5. What does Antony offer Caesar in the marketplace? The crown 6. That night, which of the following omens are seen? Dead men walking, Lions strolling in the marketplace and Lightning 7.
What finally convinces Brutus to join the conspirators? Forged letters planted by Cassius 8. Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar to stay home rather than appear at the Senate?
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