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Why was grain supply so crucial for Caesar's army?
Essential for sustaining the legions during winter; logistical challenges could lead to unrest or defeat.
What does the distribution of legions reveal about Roman control?
Indicates the extent of Roman influence and the methods used to maintain order in Gaul.
What does Caesar's concern for fortified winter quarters indicate?
Reflects the constant threat of Gallic uprisings and the need for defensive measures.
Why is it important to note the specific tribes and commanders?
Highlights the political landscape of Gaul and Caesar's relationships with different tribes.
What can be inferred from the distance between legions?
Suggests a balance between logistical convenience and strategic positioning to suppress potential rebellions.
What does Caesar's attention to detail regarding logistics suggest about Roman military strategy?
Highlights the importance of planning and preparation in Roman military campaigns.
How did the Gauls perceive the Roman winter strategy?
Opportunity for rebellion due to dispersed legions and potential vulnerabilities.
What role did geography play in Caesar's strategic decisions?
Influenced the distribution of legions based on resource availability and tribal locations.
What does the mention of 'siccitates' reveal about the challenges of campaigning in Gaul?
Highlights the environmental factors that could impact military operations.
How did Caesar use the winter months to consolidate his power in Gaul?
By establishing winter quarters and maintaining a military presence, Caesar aimed to assert Roman dominance.
What was the significance of the Remi's loyalty to Caesar?
The Remi were allied with Caesar, providing a strategic advantage in controlling the region and gathering intelligence.
How did Caesar's winter strategy differ from that of other Roman generals?
Caesar often took a more proactive approach, using the winter months for reconnaissance and preparation rather than simply waiting for spring.
What is the meaning of 'subductis'?
Having been drawn up (participle)
What is the meaning of 'concilio'?
Council, meeting
What is the meaning of 'peracto'?
Having been completed (participle)
What is the meaning of 'siccitates'?
Droughts
What is the meaning of 'aliter'?
Differently
What is the meaning of 'superioribus'?
Previous, former
What is the meaning of 'distribuere'?
To distribute
What is the meaning of 'inopiae'?
Lack, scarcity
What is the meaning of 'frumentariae'?
Of grain
What is the meaning of 'mederi'?
To remedy, to heal
What is the meaning of 'milibus passuum'?
Thousands of paces (miles)
What is the meaning of 'continebantur'?
Were contained
What is the meaning of 'munita'?
Fortified
What is the meaning of 'hiberna'?
Winter quarters
What is the meaning of 'quoad'?
Until
What is the meaning of 'cognovisset'?
He had learned
Explain the grammatical structure of 'subductis navibus...concilioque...peracto'.
Ablative absolute; modifies the main verb by providing background circumstances.
What case is 'propter siccitates' and why?
Accusative; 'propter' takes the accusative case.
What is the significance of 'aliter ac superioribus annis'?
Highlights the deviation from the norm.
What is the grammatical function of 'legionesque in plures civitates distribuere'?
Infinitive phrase expressing purpose or result.
Identify the tense and mood of 'poterant'.
Imperfect indicative, describes a continuous or repeated action in the past.
What is the mood of 'cognovisset'?
Pluperfect subjunctive, used in a subordinate clause within indirect discourse.
Explain the use of the subjunctive in 'quoad legiones collocatas munitaque hiberna cognovisset'.
Subjunctive is used in a temporal clause introduced by 'quoad' indicating purpose or anticipation.
What type of clause is 'facillime inopiae frumentariae sese mederi'?
Indirect statement, explaining Caesar's rationale.
What is the case and use of 'milibus passuum centum'?
Ablative of degree of difference, indicating the distance.
Explain the use of 'legiones collocatas munitaque hiberna'.
Accusative plural, object of the verb 'cognovisset'.
What is the case and number of 'superioribus annis'?
Ablative plural, used in comparison.
What is the tense and voice of 'collocatas'?
Perfect passive participle.