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Assassination of Julius Caesar Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Uncover the plot behind the assassination of Julius Caesar (44 BC) in this thrilling fact-matching game!

  • Discover the conspirators involved in the plot
  • Uncover the motives behind the assassination

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15, 44 BC
  • The assassination took place at the Theatre of Pompey in Rome
  • The conspirators planned to restore the Roman Republic by killing Caesar
  • There were about 60 conspirators involved in the assassination plot
  • Brutus and Cassius were the leaders of the conspiracy
  • Caesar was stabbed 23 times during the assassination
  • The conspirators used daggers known as "pugiones"
  • The senators who participated in the assassination believed they were defending the Roman Republic
  • Caesar's assassination was a result of political rivalry and fears of his growing power
  • The conspirators wanted to prevent Caesar from becoming a dictator for life
  • Caesar's last words were reportedly, "Et tu, Brute?" meaning "And you, Brutus?"
  • Despite being involved in the conspiracy, Brutus and Cassius were not able to gain control of Rome after Caesar's death
  • The assassination of Julius Caesar marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire
  • Following Caesar's assassination, a power struggle ensued, leading to the rise of Caesar's adopted heir, Octavian, also known as Augustus
  • The assassination of Caesar is one of the most famous assassinations in history
  • The event has been depicted in numerous works of art, literature, and theater
  • The assassination was a pivotal moment in Roman history and had far-reaching consequences
  • Julius Caesar's death led to a series of civil wars that would ultimately result in the downfall of the Roman Republic
  • The Ides of March, the date of Caesar's assassination, has become synonymous with treachery and betrayal
  • Julius Caesar was a highly influential and controversial figure in ancient Rome
  • The assassination of Caesar was a turning point that shaped the course of history.

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