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13 Cards in this Set
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When was Gaule conquered by the Romans which marks the beginning of French history?
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Cinquante avant notre ère
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When did the Greeks find a port on the Mediterranean?
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Au cinquième siècle avant notre ère
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What is the Greek name for the port that they found on the Mediterranean?
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Massilia
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What is Massilia called today?
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Marseille
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Why was Massilia important to the Greeks?
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The Greeks were able to control passage along the Rhône, Loire, and the Seine.
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What does font appel mean?
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To appeal to or call upon
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Why did the people of Massilia call upon the Romans for help?
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The Gaulous constantly attacked Massilia.
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What is the Latin name for Provence?
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Provincia romana
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What did Julius Caesar want to do with Massilia?
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He wanted to conquer the entire region
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Who wrote De bello gallica and what does it mean?
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Julius Caesar wrote it and it means On the War in Gaul.
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Who led the resistance against Caesar?
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Vercingétorix
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Where was Vercingétorix defeated at?
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Alésia
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What did the Romans build in Gaule?
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Temples, aqueducts, arenas, and open air theaters.
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