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  • Rome knew about the victory of Alesia within _____.
    Rome knew about the victory of Alesia within DAYS.
  • 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.
  • The Rubicon river marked Rome's _____.
    The Rubicon river marked Rome's BORDER.
  • 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 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.
  • In 52 BC Rome was a _______ of corrupt aristocrats.
    In 52 BC Rome was a PLAYTHING of corrupt aristocrats.
  • Gnaeus Pompey was one of the closest _____ of Caesar.
    Gnaeus Pompey was one of the closest ALLIES of Caesar.
  • Caesar: The die is _____.
    Caesar: The die is CAST.
  • Pompey: You’re asking me to start a _____ war!
    Pompey: You’re asking me to start a CIVIL war!
  • 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!
  • Cato's message to Labienus contained an _____ offer.
    Cato's message to Labienus contained an UNEXPECTED offer.
  • In December 50 BC Pompey finally _____ to lead the Republic against Caesar.
    In December 50 BC Pompey finally AGREED to lead the Republic against Caesar.
  • 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.
  • The main Caesar's opponent in the Senate was _____.
    The main Caesar's opponent in the Senate was MARCUS CATO.
  • Pompey thought that Caesar was _____ to Rome.
    Pompey thought that Caesar was LOYAL to Rome.
  • Caesar wasn’t just a soldier. He was also a powerful _____.
    Caesar wasn’t just a soldier. He was also a powerful POLITICIAN.
  • 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'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 thought that Cato was trying to _____ him back to Rome without his army.
    Caesar thought that Cato was trying to LURE him back to Rome without his army.
  • Caesar: The Republic needs reforming. Labienus: Reforming or _____?
    Caesar: The Republic needs reforming. Labienus: Reforming or OVERTHROWING?
  • Caesar demanded an extension of his powers without _____.
    Caesar demanded an extension of his powers without ELECTION.
  • Cato: No man is _____ than the Republic.
    Cato: No man is BIGGER than the Republic.
  • 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!
  • Caesar: I won't disband my army under Cato's _____.
    I won't disband my army under Cato's CONDITIONS.
  • Caesar was supposed to _____ his army at the border of Rome.
    Caesar was supposed to DISBAND his army at the border of Rome.
  • 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.
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