Caesar I.2 - 1.3.2 Quiz

Who was the most noble and richest person among the Helvetians?

• Orgetorix

• Messala

• Piso

• Caesar

When did Orgetorix persuade the Helvetians to leave their territory?

• During the consulship of Messala and Piso

• During the consulship of Caesar

• During the consulship of Cicero

• During the consulship of Brutus

What were the natural boundaries of the Helvetians?

• The Rhine river, the Jura mountains, and Lake Geneva

• The Alps, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Danube river

• The Pyrenees mountains, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Rhone river

• The Apennine mountains, the Adriatic Sea, and the Tiber river

Why did the Helvetians believe their borders were too narrow for them?

• Because of their large population

• Because of their military glory

• Because of their geographical location

• Because of their wealth

What did Orgetorix persuade the Helvetians to do?

• To wage war against the Romans

• To establish a new kingdom

• To form an alliance with the Germans

• To emigrate from their territory

How long did the Helvetians plan to prepare for their journey?

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

• Four years

What did the Helvetians need to buy in large numbers for their journey?

• Weapons and armor

• Horses and chariots

• Food and supplies

• Ships and boats

What did the Helvetians plan to do with the neighboring tribes?

• Declare war on them

• Establish trade agreements

• Form alliances

• Annex their territories

How many miles wide were the Helvetian borders?

• about 100 miles

• about 200 miles

• about 300 miles

• about 500 miles

What was one primariy influence on the Helvetians in this decision?

• The authority of Orgetorix

• The wealth of the neighboring tribes

• The threat of Roman invasion

• The desire for new lands