Julius Caesar was a famous leader of which historical empire?
Correct answer: Roman Empire
BerryG
Caesar was the head of the Roman Republic. Although it might have been an Empire in everything but name, the Republic was never referred to as such until long after Julius Caesar died.
Paulus of Tarsus
Cesar didn’t delcare himself dictator. It was the senate (who obviously was composed of his yes men) who gave him that title. Also, it was initially for a period of 10 years, but soon after, he was declared Dictator in Perpetuum, or forever. This last action was what prompted his assassins to murder him.
Veronica
Lou, sheriff’s don’t cross that river
Lou
Sheriffe, don’t cross that river
Sheriffe
BerryG, Just the next generation I think. His heir Octavian killed off Julius' son by Cleopatra and soon proclaimed himself Caesar Augustus, the first Roman emperor, ruling for over 40 years.
Belle
BerryG, yes, and he also made the julian calendar.