Betcha Didn’t Know… the phrase “Crossing the Rubicon” comes from a bold, irreversible decision that launched a civil war and helped create the Roman Empire! When Julius Caesar led his troops across a small river in 49 B.C., it wasn’t just a military move—it was a point of no return. Featuring secret meetings, supernatural signs, and a dramatic battle cry, Andy Andrews reveals how one step forward changed the world forever. Ready to roll the dice?
Discussion Questions
1) When Caesar crossed the Rubicon, there was no going back. Have you ever had to make a decision that completely changed your path? What helped you make that choice?
2) If you had to pick a fun or dramatic phrase like “crossing the Rubicon” to describe making a big decision, what would yours be? (Burning the bridges? Jumping off the diving board? Something else?)
3) Caesar’s choice set huge changes in motion — not just for him, but for all of Rome. Why do you think some of the biggest moments in history often start with one person’s decision?
I really didn’t know about crossing the Rubicon! Great history lesson 😀