The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert L. O'Connell
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The Ghosts of Cannae: Hannibal and the Darkest Hour of the Roman Republic Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Robert L. O'Connell
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did archeological finds show about Carthage?
(a) Infanticide was practiced regularly.
(b) It was a matriarchy.
(c) It used mercenaries.
(d) It practiced human sacrifice.

2. How was Carthage's reputation with other nations?
(a) As an enlightened nation.
(b) As a thief nation.
(c) Not very good.
(d) As a fanatic nation.

3. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?
(a) The tactic required space which Cannae was short on.
(b) The tactic required no river.
(c) The tactic required more cavalery.
(d) The tactic required Hannibal to have his army stand still for a few minutes.

4. How many of Titus Livius's surviving books are about Cannae?
(a) 9.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

5. What does Robert O'Connell describe the Punic War to?
(a) WWI and WWII.
(b) The Rose Wars.
(c) Napoleonic wars.
(d) The French Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are historians incapable of pinpointing the site of the battle of Cannae?

2. What were gladiators originally meant for?

3. How did Hannibal know of the Roman army according to "Carthage"?

4. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?

5. What did the Roman do when they liked something?

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