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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hindered Hannibal's army in previous battles against the Romans?

2. Where were the Romans not victorious during the Second Punic War?

3. What did he tell the slaves the winner of the fight to the death would earn?

4. When did Hannibal leave for Italy?

5. How many horsemen did Hannibal's army have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Rome after the battle in Cannae?

2. What reputation did Hannibal have among historians according to Chapter 4?

3. Who was Hannibal met by when they crossed the Alps and what happened?

4. What was the trip like as Hannibal put together his armada?

5. What would the Carthaginian soldiers do?

6. What is a plausible statement according to O'Connell in Chapter 5?

7. What weakness of Hannibal did Fabius Maximus figure out?

8. What did Hannibal begin doing?

9. What did the Romans go into the battle thinking?

10. Who set up a trap for Hannibal and his men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the importance of allies for both the Romans and the Carthaginians.

Essay Topic 2

Compare O'Connell's book on Cannae with that of another historian and compare/contrast their style, their conclusions, and the factual information in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the three assembled bodies in Rome, and discuss how they governed and influenced war.

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