Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
About fifty years before the birth of Christ, there
was a great Roman general named Julius Caesar. He was very popular with the
common people of Rome because of his victories over the enemies of Rome. He had
extended the power of Rome to the English Channel in the north-east and had
even invaded Britain. In the west, he subdued Egypt and made it a part of the
State of Rome. His victories made him the most powerful man in the State and
there were many Romans who were jealous of him.
Questions:
(a) Which country in the west was conquered by Caesar?
(b) Why did the common people like Caesar ?
(c) How far did Caesar extend the power of Rome in the
north-east?
(d) Which word in the passage means “expanded’’?
