Demonstrates the ambition and desperation of the Helvetii due to geographic constraints and desire for more territory, leading to conflict with Rome.

Highlights the internal power struggles within Gaul and the willingness of individuals to challenge Roman authority.

Marks the beginning of Roman expansion into Gaul and Caesar's rise to power through military conquest.

A scorched earth policy to eliminate any hope of returning home, increasing commitment to the migration.

The date set by the Helvetii to meet on the banks of the Rhone, marking a key point in their planned migration.

A strategic move to prevent the Helvetii from easily crossing into the Roman province, asserting Roman control.

Reflects Roman concerns about security and maintaining authority, based on past conflicts and distrust.

A common tactic used by Caesar to gain time, assess the situation, and prepare his forces.

Illustrates the ambition of Gallic leaders to gain power and control over all of Gaul, challenging Roman influence.

Shows the collaborative efforts among different tribes to strengthen their forces and increase their chances of success in migration and conflict.

One of the three main groups inhabiting Gaul, known for their bravery.

One of the three main groups inhabiting Gaul, located in the southwest.

One of the three main groups inhabiting Gaul, also known as Gauls.

The Garonne River, dividing the Gauls from the Aquitani.

The Marne River, dividing the Gauls from the Belgae.

The Seine River, dividing the Gauls from the Belgae.

A Gallic tribe known for their frequent conflicts with the Germans.

A tribe in the Roman Province near Helvetian territory.

Lust for power.

Allies who were persuaded to join Helvetii.

Indicates the place from which someone or something is moving. Often used with prepositions like 'ex' or 'ab'.

A subordinate clause reporting what someone said, thought, or perceived. Typically introduced by a verb of saying, thinking, or perceiving. The subject is in the accusative, and the verb is an infinitive.

A noun and participle in the ablative case, grammatically independent of the main clause. Provides background information or circumstances.

Expresses necessity or obligation. Typically used with a form of 'esse' to indicate what must be done.

A subordinate clause introduced by 'ut' or 'ne' expressing the purpose or aim of the action in the main clause. The verb is in the subjunctive mood.

A subordinate clause introduced by 'ut' expressing the result of the action in the main clause. Often follows words like 'tam', 'sic', 'ita', 'adeo'. The verb is in the subjunctive mood.

A subordinate clause introduced by 'cum' which can have different meanings depending on the mood of the verb. It can be temporal (when), causal (since), or concessive (although).

Indicates the person or thing to whom or for whose benefit something is done or exists.

The tense of the subjunctive verb in a subordinate clause depends on the tense of the main verb. Primary tenses (present, future, future perfect) in the main clause are followed by primary tenses (present, perfect) in the subordinate clause. Secondary tenses (imperfect, perfect, pluperfect) in the main clause are followed by secondary tenses (imperfect, pluperfect) in the subordinate clause.

Verbal adjectives that can function as adjectives modifying nouns or as part of ablative absolute constructions. They have tense (present, perfect, future) and voice (active, passive).