IDENTIFICATIONS

Gaius Julius Caesar*
Druids*
Vercingetorix*
Pompey the Great*
Marcus Antonius

LOCATIONS

Gaul*
Germania*
The Rhine*
The Rubicon*
Pharsalus*
Syria*
Antioch*
Egypt*

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What unique format does Caesar make use of for the Commentaries on the Gallic Wars? How does he attempt to maintain objectivity? What unique qualifications does he have to write the history of these wars? What was his purpose, immediate and more far-reaching, for writing his history?

How does Caesar describe the outbreak of the Civil War in 49 B.C.? Who is he writing this for? How does he portray Pompey?

How does Caesar attempt to maintain his objectivity in relating the history of the Civil War? Does he succeed?

Where does Pompey flee after the defeat at Pharsalus? What is his route? How does he meet his death? How does Caesar handle these events?