I WONDER - Was Julius Caesar A Good Military Leader?

The transcript describes Julius Caesar's campaign against the Gauls in what is now France, focusing on the Battle of Alesia. Caesar pursued the Gauls to the city of Alesia, where the Romans built a wall to besiege them. Known for their building skills, the Romans quickly surrounded the Gauls. Despite the Gauls calling for reinforcements, Caesar's innovative strategy of constructing an additional wall ensured Roman victory.

Who were the Gauls?

• A Roman tribe

• A group of people living in ancient France

• A Germanic tribe

• A Greek civilization

What was the significance of the Battle of Alesia?

• It was a naval battle

• It was a key battle in Caesar's campaign against the Gauls

• It marked the beginning of the Roman Empire

• It was a decisive victory for the Gauls

What strategy did the Romans use to trap the Gauls in Alesia?

• They poisoned the water supply

• They constructed a wall around the city

• They built a bridge

• They set fire to the city

How did Caesar respond to the Gauls' call for reinforcements?

• He retreated

• He built another wall for protection

• He negotiated a peace treaty

• He attacked the reinforcements directly

What was the outcome of the Battle of Alesia?

• The Romans, led by Caesar, defeated the Gauls

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The Romans were defeated

• The Gauls successfully defended their city