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Source Analysis: Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop students' skills in analysing historical sources related to Julius Caesar and his impact on the Roman Republic.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Roman Republic
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Julius Caesar
#Analyse the content and purpose of historical sources.
#Evaluate the usefulness and reliability of sources.
#Compare different perspectives on Julius Caesar's role in Rome.

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Source Analysis: Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis of Julius Caesar

Source A: Julius Caesar's Account of His Conquest of Gaul

"I crossed the Rhine and the Rhine’s tributaries to establish Roman dominance over the tribes beyond. My legions were disciplined, and I personally led many campaigns, securing victories that expanded our empire and strengthened Rome’s influence in Gaul. The tribes were fierce, but my strategy and leadership overcame their resistance, bringing peace and stability to the region." Provenance: Julius Caesar, 50 BC, Speech to the Senate.

1.
Explain what Source A tells us about Julius Caesar's actions during his conquest of Gaul. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Caesar's speech with its potential impact on the Roman Senate. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how reliable and useful Source A is for understanding Caesar’s conquest of Gaul. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse why Caesar might have written or delivered this speech. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
5.
How does Source A reflect Caesar’s view of his own role in expanding Rome’s territory? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare Caesar’s account with what you know about the Roman Republic’s view of military conquest. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the limitations of using Caesar’s speech as a historical source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain how sources like Caesar’s speech help us understand Roman attitudes towards military leaders. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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