Caesar's Treatment of Foreign People (Leaving Cert Classical Studies): Quizzes
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How many people were killed in Caesar's massacre at Avaricum in 52 BC?
How many people were killed in Caesar's massacre at Avaricum in 52 BC?
Approximately 40,000 people
What was a key purpose of Caesar's hostage system with Gallic tribes?
What was a key purpose of Caesar's hostage system with Gallic tribes?
To gain intelligence on tribal politics
Which Gallic tribe did Caesar form an alliance with?
Which Gallic tribe did Caesar form an alliance with?
The Aedui
How many different tribes did Gaul contain?
How many different tribes did Gaul contain?
Over 100 tribes
Which foreign troops did Caesar incorporate into his armies?
Which foreign troops did Caesar incorporate into his armies?
Gallic cavalry and auxiliary troops
To whom did Caesar extend Roman citizenship in Gaul?
To whom did Caesar extend Roman citizenship in Gaul?
Gallic elites who supported his cause
What was the primary purpose of Caesar's Commentaries?
What was the primary purpose of Caesar's Commentaries?
To serve as political propaganda
What did the conquest of Gaul boost for Caesar?
What did the conquest of Gaul boost for Caesar?
Reputation, wealth, and political power
What did Caesar seek to do with conquered territories?
What did Caesar seek to do with conquered territories?
Transform them through Romanisation
How did Caesar balance his treatment of foreign peoples?
How did Caesar balance his treatment of foreign peoples?
Brutality towards foes, rewards for allies
What was the key cultural difference between Alexander and Caesar's approaches?
What was the key cultural difference between Alexander and Caesar's approaches?
Alexander sought fusion, Caesar demanded Roman assimilation
What did Alexander do to promote cultural fusion?
What did Alexander do to promote cultural fusion?
Encouraged Greek-Persian mixed marriages