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In 52 BC Rome was a _______ of corrupt aristocrats.
In 52 BC Rome was a PLAYTHING of corrupt aristocrats.
After eight years of war Caesar’s campaign in Rome was reaching its ______.
After eight years of war Caesar’s campaign in Rome was reaching its CLIMAX.
Caesar's army had finally cornered the enemy at the town of _____. Victory was in sight.
Caesar's army had finally cornered the enemy at the town of ALESIA. Victory was in sight.
Caesar’s _____ thousand troops were surrounded by nearly _____ of a million Gauls.
Caesar’s FORTY thousand troops were surrounded by nearly QUARTER of a million Gauls.
Caesar sent his _____ round the back of the Gauls trapping those who trapped him.
Caesar sent his CAVALRY round the back of the Gauls trapping those who trapped him.
Caesar’s victory at _____ is still regarded as one of the most brilliant in military history.
Caesar’s victory at ALESIA is still regarded as one of the most brilliant in military history.
Caesar wasn’t just a soldier. He was also a powerful _____.
Caesar wasn’t just a soldier. He was also a powerful POLITICIAN.
Rome knew about the victory of Alesia within _____.
Rome knew about the victory of Alesia within DAYS.
Most of all thd senators feared that Caesar would return to Rome without first _____ his army.
Most of all thd senators feared that Caesar would return to Rome without first DISBANDING his army.
Marcus Cato: His actions are illegal. He is a criminal, and he must be _____!
Marcus Cato: His actions are illegal. He is a criminal, and he must be PROSECUTED!
The main Caesar's opponent in the Senate was _____.
The main Caesar's opponent in the Senate was MARCUS CATO.
Marcus Cato: Oh, Caesar wants to return – at the head of an army to seize _____!
Marcus Cato: Oh, Caesar wants to return – at the head of an army to seize POWER!
Gnaeus Pompey was one of the closest _____ of Caesar.
Gnaeus Pompey was one of the closest ALLIES of Caesar.
The Roman Republic's founding principle was that no individual should hold too much _____.
The Roman Republic's founding principle was that no individual should hold too much POWER.
Caesar demanded an extension of his powers without _____.
Caesar demanded an extension of his powers without ELECTION.
Caesar: The Republic needs reforming. Labienus: Reforming or _____?
Caesar: The Republic needs reforming. Labienus: Reforming or OVERTHROWING?
