What term refers to those who opposed Julius Caesar and his policies during the late Republic?

What term refers to those who opposed Julius Caesar and his policies during the late Republic?

• A. Fall of Rome
• B. Anti-Caesarian
• C. Roman Army
• D. Carthage

Answer: (B)

Opponents of Julius Caesar during the late Republic were known as anti-Caesarians. This label captures the group who resisted Caesar’s policies and his bid to centralize power, arguing that his changes threatened the Republic’s traditional constitutional norms and the authority of the Senate and magistrates. Prominent figures like Cato the Younger embodied this stance, aligning with the senatorial faction that sought to restrain Caesar and preserve the old political order. The other options don’t describe a faction or label for people opposed to Caesar—Fall of Rome refers to a later period, the Roman Army is a military institution, and Carthage is a city-state.