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The Influence of Orgetorix; 1.3

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Why did the Helvetii decide to collect what they needed for taking the field?

To buy up draught-cattle and carts, as many as possible.
To establish peace and amity with the nearest communities.
To sow as much corn as possible.
To fulfill the plans set by Orgetorix, the decision to migrate. (correct)

Who persuaded Casticus, son of Catamantaloedes, to seize the kingship in his own state?

Orgetorix (correct)
Dumnorix
Diviciacus
The Senate

Who was holding the chieftaincy of the state at the time of the text?

Orgetorix
Casticus
Diviciacus
Dumnorix (correct)

What did Orgetorix give to Dumnorix in order to persuade him to a like endeavor?

His daughter in marriage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Orgetorix convince Casticus and Dumnorix to do?

Seize the kingship in their own states (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Orgetorix believe it would be easy for these leaders to accomplish theses plans?

Because he had already achieved his own sovereignty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Helvetii hope to achieve by seizing their kingship?

Master the whole of Gaul (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Orgetorix take upon himself an embassage to the communities?

To persuade Casticus and Dumnorix to seize the kingship (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Helvetii consider sufficient for the accomplishment of their objectives?

Two years (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Helvetii pledge themselves to do by an ordinance?

Take the field in the third year (B) Signup and view all the answers