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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were the survivors of the Battle of Cannae banished to?
(a) Gaul.
(b) North Africa.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Carthage.

2. What were Carthaginians using in battle?
(a) Camels.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Chariots.
(d) Bulls.

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

4. What neighbor did Rome have trouble with?
(a) The Gauls.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Celts.
(d) The Venetians.

5. How did Polybius travel the Alps?
(a) Hiking.
(b) On a horse.
(c) On a carriage.
(d) On an elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Roman soldiers drown in the river during the battle of Cannae?

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

3. How many books did Titus Livius write?

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

5. When did the Romans try to annihilate the neighbors they had trouble with?

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