1.) what was the reason for julius caesar's assassination? a) many romans wanted a strong leader instead of the weak caesar. b) influential romans were opposed to the expansion of rome's territory. c) many people were unhappy with caesar because of rome's military defeats. d) some people feared caesar wanted to become king and destroy the republic. 2.) why was constantine's conversion to christianity significant? a) his conversion signaled that christianity was the official religion of the empire. b) his conversion marked the beginning of the persecution of other religions. c) his conversion meant that christians would no longer be persecuted. d) his conversion moved the roman empire toward pacifism