1. A demagogue is defined as “a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument”. Was Julius Caesar a demagogue? Why or why not? Explain.

Lesson 8: Julius Caesar

1. A demagogue is defined as “a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument”. Was Julius Caesar a demagogue? Why or why not? Explain.

Lesson 9: Roman Empire

3. Why did Caesar Augustus continue to use the rhetoric and habits of the Republic even as he was building his Empire? Was this an effective tactic? Why or why not? Explain.

5. Why is the year 476 so important? Analyze and expla

Lesson 10: Byzantium

6. Diocletian’s tetrarchy seemed like a workable solution to preserve a large, sprawling empire. Why do you think that it failed? What might have been a better approach? Explain.

Lesson 10: Byzantium