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.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

What does “heal the wounds” mean?

• Go to the hospital.

• Restore the relationship

• Go to the doctor.

• Make things better.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9