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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Mago supposed to go to before he had to stay to fight?
(a) Gaul.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) Africa.

3. How many soldiers fought at Cannae?
(a) 120,000.
(b) 150,000.
(c) 110,000.
(d) 20,000.

4. What were gladiators originally meant for?
(a) As a way to settle disputes.
(b) As a way to kill Christians.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Close combat training.

5. Why did the Battle at Cannae have to come quickly?
(a) Both sides were low on food.
(b) Both sides were eager.
(c) Both side were tired.
(d) Both side wanted to crush the other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Scipio Aemilianus?

2. Why were the Roman soldiers reluctant to destroy crops?

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

4. Who did Publius Scipio tell his men inspired his plan of attack?

5. How did Hannibal differ from other Carthaginians according to "Hannibal's Way"?

(see the answer key)

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