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Why was Samarobriva important?
It was a key supply depot holding the army's baggage, hostages, public documents, and grain, highlighting the importance of Roman logistics.
What does Caesar's quick movement demonstrate about Roman military strategy?
It highlights the Roman emphasis on speed and decisiveness in responding to crises.
Why was the letter to Cicero written in Greek?
To keep its contents secret from potential enemies who might intercept it.
What does the method of delivering the letter (attached to a spear) reveal about Roman military communication?
It shows the resourcefulness and adaptability of Roman military communication in challenging situations.
What does Caesar's trust in his commanders (like Labienus) suggest about Roman leadership?
It reflects the importance of delegation and confidence in subordinates within the Roman military structure.
What Roman value is highlighted by Cicero reading the letter to his troops?
It shows the importance of morale and leadership in maintaining troop cohesion and fighting spirit.
What does the phrase 'magnis itineribus' suggest about Roman military capabilities?
It indicates the Roman army's ability to cover long distances quickly, showcasing their logistical and physical endurance.
What does Caesar learning about Cicero's situation from prisoners reveal?
It emphasizes the crucial role of intelligence gathering in Roman military operations.
What does the location of the Treveri's camp near Labienus's forces indicate?
It shows the close proximity and constant threat of enemy forces during the Gallic Wars.
How does the narrative of Book 5 reflect Roman values of resilience and perseverance?
The Romans' ability to adapt and continue fighting despite significant setbacks highlights their resilience.
What is the significance of Caesar sending Crassus to Samarobriva?
It shows Caesar's concern for maintaining supply lines and protecting vital resources.
What does Labienus's concern about a retreat looking like a flight tell us about Roman military culture?
It reflects the importance of honor and the avoidance of shame in Roman military decisions.
What is the meaning of 'hora circiter tertia'?
About the third hour.
What is the meaning of 'milia passuum'?
Thousands of paces (miles).
What is the meaning of 'praeficit'?
He puts in charge.
What is the meaning of 'Samarobriva'?
A key supply depot.
What is the meaning of 'interitu'?
Death, destruction.
What is the meaning of 'caede'?
Slaughter, killing.
What is the meaning of 'cohortium'?
Of the cohorts.
What is the meaning of 'Treverorum'?
Of the Treveri.
What is the meaning of 'veritus'?
Fearing.
What is the meaning of 'celeritate'?
Speed.
What is the meaning of 'Nerviorum'?
Of the Nervii.
What is the meaning of 'captivis'?
From the captives/prisoners.
What is the meaning of 'equitibus'?
To the horsemen.
What is the meaning of 'tragulam'?
A spear.
What is the meaning of 'amentum'?
Strap.
What is the meaning of 'conventu'?
Assembly.
Explain the Ablative of Time.
Indicates when an action occurs; e.g., 'Hora circiter tertia' (about the third hour).
Explain Indirect Statement.
Reports a statement indirectly, using an accusative subject and infinitive verb; e.g., 'docet omnes...consedisse' (He reports that all...had encamped).
Explain Purpose Clause.
Expresses the purpose of an action, introduced by 'ut' or 'ne' and using the subjunctive mood; e.g., 'uti ad Ciceronem epistolam deferat' (to convey a letter to Cicero).
Explain Fear Clause.
Expresses a fear, introduced by 'ut' (that...not) or 'ne' (that), using the subjunctive mood; e.g., 'veritus, si...fecisset, ut...posset' (fearing that, if...he made, he would not be able).
Explain Result Clause.
Indicates the result of an action, often introduced by 'ut' and using the subjunctive mood; e.g., 'ne...cognoscantur' (lest...they should be discovered).
Explain Gerund.
A verbal noun, often used to express purpose or cause; e.g., 'tolerandae hiemis causa' (for the sake of enduring the winter).
Identify the case and use of 'Samarobrivae' in 'Crassum Samarobrivae praeficit'.
Locative. It indicates the location where Crassus is put in charge.
What is the significance of the subjunctive mood in 'cum omnes ad eum Treverorum copiae venissent'?
The subjunctive in the 'cum' clause indicates circumstance or cause.
Explain the grammatical structure of 'Graecis conscriptam litteris'.
Ablative of means or instrument. The letter was written 'with Greek letters'.
What is the case and use of 'Ciceronem' in 'uti ad Ciceronem epistolam deferat'?
Accusative. It is the object of the preposition 'ad'.
What is the case and use of 'litteris' in 'in litteris scribit'?
Ablative. It indicates in what the writing occurs (in the letter).
What is the tense and mood of 'videbantur' in 'fumi incendiorum procul videbantur'?
Imperfect passive indicative. It describes an ongoing action in the past.