Chapter 3: Preparations for Migration

• The Helvetii's planned migration route would take them through Roman-controlled territory.

  True
• 'omnibus rebus comparatis' is an ablative absolute construction indicating completed preparations.

  True
• The phrase 'ut... possent' introduces a purpose clause in the subjunctive.


  True
• The phrase "diem dicere" means "to appoint a day
• Match the Latin term with its English explanation:

  proficisci ↔️ To set out, depart, or leave

  constituere ↔️ To decide, determine, or resolve
• The Helvetii decided to migrate due to population pressure and lack of arable land.


  True
• The Helvetii intended to travel "omnibus viis," which means by all routes
• The Helvetii were facing population pressure and a lack of arable land.
• What does the Latin verb 'proficisci' mean in English?

  To set out
• The phrase 'diem dicere' means 'to appoint a day'.

  True
• The Helvetii intended to travel 'omnibus viis', which means 'by all routes
• What does the ablative absolute 'omnibus rebus comparatis' mean in English?

  With all things prepared
• What does the phrase "ut... possent" mean in English?

  So that they might be able
• The phrase "quo facilius" introduces a purpose clause aimed at making the Helvetii's migration easier.


  True
• The Helvetii's thorough preparations were intended to ensure their migration's success.


  True
• The Helvetii's preparations included setting a specific departure date and planning their travel routes.

  True
• Why did the Helvetii decide to migrate from their homeland?

  Population pressure
• The Helvetii were migrating due to population pressure and lack of arable land
• The Latin verb 'constituere' means to decide, determine, or resolve
• 'omnibus viis' is an ablative of manner
• What does the phrase "omnibus rebus comparatis" mean in English?

  All things having been prepared
• What does the phrase "quo facilius" mean in English?

  So that more easily
• The Latin verb "proficisci" means "to set out, depart, or leave
• What did the Helvetii do when they "diem dicere"?

  Appointed a day
• What were the main reasons for the Helvetii's migration?

  Population pressure and lack of arable land
• The Helvetii's migration brought them into conflict with the Roman Republic
• What does the purpose clause 'ut... possent' indicate in English?

  So that they might be able
• Why did the Helvetii decide to depart from their territory?

  Population pressure
• The Helvetii's preparations included setting a specific departure date.


  True
• The verb 'proficisci' means 'to decide' in Latin.

  False
• What does the phrase "omnibus rebus comparatis" indicate about the Helvetii?

  All things were prepared
• The Helvetii planned to travel omnibus viis (by all routes/ways) to reach their destination
• To facilitate their migration, the Helvetii made omnibus rebus comparatis (with all things having been prepared)
• The Helvetii diem dicere (appointed a day) for their departure
• Chronological steps in the Helvetii's migration preparations

  1️⃣ Decide to migrate

  2️⃣ Prepare thoroughly

  3️⃣ Set a departure date

  4️⃣ Plan multiple routes

  5️⃣ Ensure success with thorough arrangements
• Which tribe is the focus of Chapter 3 of Caesar's Gallic War, Book 1?

  Helvetii
• What does the Latin verb 'proficisci' mean in English?

  To set out or leave
• What does 'diem dicere' mean in English?

  To appoint a day
• What does 'quo facilius' introduce in a sentence?

  Another purpose clause
• The phrase "ut... possent" introduces a purpose clause indicating an intended result.


  True