What were characteristics of Roman society during Julius Caesar’s time? Choose all answers that are correct.
1. Wealthy individuals owned and controlled most of the land.
2. Romans were losing faith in their government.
3. Civil war broke out.
4. The government of Rome was corrupt. Few people were living in the cities.
Answer: Wealthy individuals owned and controlled most of the land. Civil war broke out.
Explanation:
These are some of the characteristics of the Roman Society for the time of Caesar. When it comes to the first fact or possessions, it should be mentioned that during this period, the three most powerful men in Rome were Crassus, Pompey and Caesar. All three were enormously wealthy and held most of the land and wealth in their hands. Caesar enriched himself with robberies in Spain, Pompey was a celebrated warlord, and Crassus was, according to various sources, a multi-billionaire. So these three characters assigned the land they wanted.
Soon the three of them agreed in joint action in Roman history known as the First Triumvirate. However, the communion did not last long, and a civil war ensued. Crassus and Pompey had not endured before, and Pompey was jealous of Caesar's successes as well. In such circumstances, a civil war occurs in which Caesar emerges victorious. Caesar was gentle on his enemies, allowing individuals both public action and political affirmation. Caesar still had many enemies. Soon a conspiracy was created against him, and the most powerful ruler of Rome was thus killed.
