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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did those who serve in the cavalry have to enlist for?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 23 years.
(d) 10 years.

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

3. What did the Romans do after something failed?
(a) They tried something else.
(b) They assessed the situation and learned from it.
(c) They wrote it down for future generations.
(d) They tried the same thing again.

4. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?
(a) The tactic required no river.
(b) The tactic required Hannibal to have his army stand still for a few minutes.
(c) The tactic required more cavalery.
(d) The tactic required space which Cannae was short on.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What differentiated Romans and Greeks as far as religion?

2. What was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?

3. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?

4. How did Carthage usually deal with military problems that arose?

5. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?

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