What did Caesar demonstrate by crossing the Rubicon? Select one: a. He was willing to disobey the direct orders of the Senate. b. He was willing to compromise with Pompey. c. He had no will to fight his enemies in Rome. d. He wished to retire peacefully to his rural estates. e. He was a loyal Roman citizen, willing to return peacefully to Rome.

a. He was willing to disobey the direct orders of the Senate.

Explanation:

Julius Caesar's Rubicon River crossing occurred in 49 BC. This action was against the order of the Roman Senate, who had ordered Julius Caeser not to march with his army across the Rubicon River. However, Julius Caeser went against the order of the Senate. An action which was later termed as treason. On his way, he declared "The die has been cast."

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is option A: He was willing to disobey the direct orders of the Senate.

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