The Siege of Alesia (52 BC, Rome) — Questions and answers

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What were Julius Caesar and Vercingetorix doing on the hills of Alesia?

Choices

  1. Having a friendly picnic
  2. Locked in a desperate struggle ✓
  3. Building new homes
  4. Planting a garden

Answer: Locked in a desperate struggle

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According to Vercingetorix, why was Rome there?

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  1. To make new friends with everyone
  2. To share their delicious food
  3. For more land and resources ✓
  4. To teach new games to the Gauls

Answer: For more land and resources

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What did Caesar believe Gaul's resources would do for Rome?

Choices

  1. Make their enemies stronger
  2. Fill Rome's money boxes ✓
  3. Help their neighbors
  4. Make their tents bigger

Answer: Fill Rome's money boxes

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What happened when Commius and the Gallic cavalry attacked the Roman patrol?

Choices

  1. They had a peaceful conversation
  2. The clash of steel echoed as they fought ✓
  3. They decided to play a game of tag
  4. The Roman soldiers all ran away

Answer: The clash of steel echoed as they fought

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Why couldn't Commius's army break through Caesar's defenses?

Choices

  1. They were too sleepy to fight hard
  2. Caesar's legions were too strong and had better plans ✓
  3. They got lost on their way to the battle
  4. They decided to go home early for dinner

Answer: Caesar's legions were too strong and had better plans

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What did Alesia become a symbol of for the Gallic people?

Choices

  1. Roman friendship and peace
  2. Gallic defiance against Roman rule ✓
  3. A new popular vacation spot
  4. A place to grow delicious food

Answer: Gallic defiance against Roman rule

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