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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?
(a) So it was interesting for school children.
(b) To be used a a recruiting tool.
(c) So it could be shared with illiterates.
(d) To children could read it.

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

3. How was Publius Cornelius Scipio also known?
(a) Gaullus.
(b) Africanus.
(c) Europeanus.
(d) Asianus.

4. What was unique about the tablet Polybius studied?
(a) It was disctated by Hannibal.
(b) It was inscribed by Hannibal.
(c) It was touched by Hannibal.
(d) It was forged by Hannibal.

5. What was there little of in Carthage?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Class conflict.
(c) Money.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?

2. Who was Scipio Aemilianus?

3. What was Polybius of Megalopolis' goal?

4. How long after the battle did the survivors of the battle live by their oath?

5. What were gladiators originally meant for?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did O'Connell address the history of gladiators?

2. What important survivor remained after the Battle at Cannae according to Chapter 1?

3. What did Romans discover they needed to learn?

4. What did the author compare the Punic War to?

5. How did some rise in military ranks?

6. Who was Titius Livius?

7. What thrived in Carthage?

8. What did the Roman soldiers likely have difficulty with at Cannae?

9. How was Hannibal prepared for battle according to Chapter 3?

10. What was Carthage's reputation?

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