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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did archeological finds show about Carthage?
(a) It practiced human sacrifice.
(b) It was a matriarchy.
(c) It used mercenaries.
(d) Infanticide was practiced regularly.

2. What could cause confusion in the Roman army?
(a) Having several commanders.
(b) Having new troops integrated.
(c) Using several languages.
(d) Lack of training.

3. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?
(a) Keep the Carthagenians under control.
(b) Keep the Greeks under control.
(c) Keep the Gauls under control.
(d) Keep the Celts under control.

4. What were Carthaginian's writing mostly about?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Funny novels.
(c) Record of transactions.
(d) Plays.

5. What was Hannibal willing to take?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Risks.
(d) Advise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rome decide to destroy Carthage?

2. How many Romans died at Cannae?

3. Who settled Carthage?

4. Why are historians incapable of pinpointing the site of the battle of Cannae?

5. What did the Romans do after something failed?

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