The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapters 1-3

Quiz: Chapters 1-3

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?
a) 30 days worth.
b) 20 days worth.
c) 10 days worth.
d) 3 days worth.

2. When did the battle of Cannae take place?
a) August 2, 206 B.C.
b) August 2, 216 B.C.
c) August 2, 236 B.C.
d) August 2, 226 B.C.

3. Where were the survivors of the Battle of Cannae banished to?
a) Carthage.
b) Sicily.
c) Gaul.
d) North Africa.

4. Why are historians incapable of pinpointing the site of the battle of Cannae?
a) Maps of the area were lost.
b) Rivers and construction efforts changed the landscape.
c) No location indications are given in the texts.
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