Caesar DBG I Review

In line I.1, we learn that         

• the Gauls are closely united

• the Gauls differ in major cultural aspects

• the Gauls have a common culture

• all Gauls are called "Celts"

In I.1, we learn that rivers

• matter little to the Gauls      

• form the major territorial divisions

• hinder the Gauls       

• provide recreation for the Gauls     

According to I.1, why would the Helvetians present the greatest challenge to the                Romans?

• They were sophisticated due to well-developed humanitas and cultus.

• They were isolated from civilization.

• They were allies of the Gauls.

• They fought continually with the Germans.

In I.2, we learn that Orgetorix

• is a Sequanian

• wants money

• has lots of friends

• wants to be ruler

In I.2 (undique...continentur), we learn that

• Helvetian boundaries were growing

• Helvetians were happy

• Helvetians were constricted

• Helvetians were warlike

In I.2, the phrase una ex parte...tertia introduces

• the limitations of Helvetian territory

• the extent of military strongholds

• a litany of scenic beauties

• the number of settlements

According to I.3, why is it important for the Helvetians to buy their own wagons &

                        beasts of burden?

• They will need to carry their own military supplies.

• They will need to sow their own corn and carry it with them as they march.

• They will need to use these valuable items to barter with tribes.

• They will need wagons and beasts of burden to carry their war plunder.

According to I.3, how long do the Helvetians think it will take them to carry out

            their plans?

• two months

• two years

• one year

• It is not revealed in this passage.

In I.5, we learn that, after Orgetorix' death, the Helvetians

• gave up hope of emigrating

• tore down the statues of Orgetorix

• made new plans

• continued the emigration plan

In I.6, we learn that the Allobroges

• were old friends of the Romans

• had recently been subdued

• hated the Helvetians

• had great wealth