Lesson 10 Amplify

Why did the author use the word  conquer instead of "beat" in the 1st paragraph?

• The author was using more descriptive words in their writing.

• Conquer means to take control and beat means to win.

• Conquer means to defeat and beat means to win.

• The author was trying to be more descriptive.

How was the Gallic army different from the Roman army?

• The Gauls were helpful to Caesar.

• The Gauls were wealthy.

• The Gauls were uncivilized.

• The Gauls were not ready to take over the world.

Why was Julius Caesar a brilliant commander?

• He kept up with the latest technology and had weapons others had never seen before.

• He was funny and made people laugh.

• He could dance really well.

• He was a hard worker and never gave up during battles.

What does the “die is cast” mean? Why did Caesar say this?

• A type of musical instrument that Caesar played before the battles. He said this because it was his favorite thing to do.

• A decision or action has been made that can be changed. He said this because he knew once he crossed the Rubicon it could be taken back.

• An action in which Caesar made the opponents fall over with laughter.

•  A decision or action has been made that cannot be changed. He said this because he knew once he crossed the Rubicon it could not be taken back.

Why did Pompey fight Caesar?

• Pompey did not like his shoes.

• Caesar crossed the Rubicon and could not turn back.

• Caesar took all of Pompey's elephants and gold.

• Caesar crossed the Rubicon and did turn back.

What does “heal the wounds” mean?

• Go to the hospital.

• Restore the relationship

• Go to the doctor.

• Make things better.

Why did Caesar want to seize Egypt?

• He wanted to rule the world.

• He was tired of running from Pompey.

• He wanted to be best friends with Pompey.

• He wanted to import wheat and other things from Egypt into Rome.