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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Carthage deal with failure?
(a) By using crucifiction.
(b) By imposing fines.
(c) By banishing people.
(d) By demoting officer to soldier.

2. What do historians agree on about Hannibal's troops?
(a) They were tired.
(b) They were turning against themselves.
(c) They were hungry.
(d) They were weak.

3. How did Hannibal differ from other Carthaginians according to "Hannibal's Way"?
(a) He was not very religious.
(b) He was the son of a peasant.
(c) He was not rich.
(d) He was of Roman descent.

4. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?
(a) He would not have been able to resupply in food.
(b) His troops were vastly outnumbered.
(c) He had no reserve troops.
(d) He had nowhere to run.

5. What did Hannibal count on to toughen and train his troops?
(a) Battling small tribes on the way to Italy.
(b) The tough terrain on the way to Italy.
(c) Games during the trip to Italy.
(d) A severe training program.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hannibal likely not understand as he rose against Rome?

2. When did the battle of Cannae take place?

3. What did Fabius Maximus figure out about Hannibal?

4. Who did Hannibal trick by letting him see his troops and attacking later on?

5. What did Hannibal want his troops to do to destabilize the Roman army?

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