In writing the play Julius Caesar, Shakespeare

A. drew from real historical figures and real historical events

B. created his own characters but drew from real historical events

C. referenced specific and accurate details of Caesar's rise to power

D. ignored historical facts but referenced real historical figures

In writing the play Julius Caesar, Shakespeare drew from real historical figures and real historical events. Option A is correct.

The Tragedy of Julius Caesar written by Shakespeare was based on true events from Roman history.

Brutus was a politician of the late Roman Republic.

Julius Caesar was a Roman politician, military general, and historian who played a major role in the events that brought about the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

A. He drew form real historical figures and real historical events.

Julius Caesar, Brutus, and Cassius were all real characters. Antony too.