Alesia (al-EE-zee-uh).
In this region, the German king Ariovistus was invited to become king of a certain group in order to make war against the Aedui (EYE-doo-ee). That alliance provoked a larger conflict named for this region, that included the siege of Gergovia (ger-GO-vee-uh) by the Averni and the decisive battle of (*) Alesia (al-EE-zee-uh). The wars named for this place ended when Vercingetorix (VER-sin-GET-or-icks) was defeated by Julius Caesar, who wrote a book named for the campaign here. The Romans then portioned this region into Transalpine and Cisalpine provinces. For 10 points, identify this ancient equivalent of France.
In this region, the German king Ariovistus was invited to become king of a certain group in order to make war against the Aedui (EYE-doo-ee).
{Gaul} [or {Gallia}; prompt on {France} before “named for {this region}” is read; do not accept or