The initial phase of Caesar’s political career was marked by astute choices and judicious partnerships. In 60 B.C., he formed the political alliance known as the First Triumvirate with two of the most influential figures of the time, Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus. This allowed him to secure the position of consul in 59 B.C., a crucial stepping stone in Roman politics. He further strengthened his position by passing agrarian laws that favored his supporters and earned him popularity among the Plebeians. As governor of Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul, and Illyricum from 58 to 49 B.C., he expanded the Roman Republic through a series of successful military campaigns. A key victory was the Gallic Wars, wherein he conquered the entirety of Gaul. These accomplishments not only solidified his prowess as a military leader and strategic politician but also laid the groundwork for his future role as the dictator of Rome.
#1. Question text: What was the initial phase of Caesar's political career marked by?
C is the answer. The initial phase of Caesar’s political career is explicitly described in the text as being marked by “astute choices and judicious partnerships”.
#2. Question text: Who did Caesar form the First Triumvirate with in 60 B.C.?
D is the answer. The text mentions that Caesar formed the First Triumvirate with “Pompey the Great and Marcus Licinius Crassus”.
#3. Question text: What position did Caesar secure in 59 B.C.?
C is the answer. The text states that Caesar secured the position of “consul in 59 B.C.”
#4. Question text: As governor, where did Caesar conduct a series of successful military campaigns?
B is the answer. The text says that Caesar carried out successful military campaigns as the governor of “Cisalpine Gaul, Transalpine Gaul, and Illyricum”.
#5. Question text: What key victory solidified Caesar's reputation as a military leader?
B is the answer. As pointed out in the text, the key military victory that solidified Caesar’s reputation as a military leader was “the Gallic Wars.”
#6. Question text: Caesar's successful military campaigns and strategic politics laid the groundwork for his future role as what?
B is the answer. The text states that Caesar’s accomplishments laid the groundwork for his future role as “the dictator of Rome”.
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