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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was Scipio Aemilianus?
(a) The grandson of the one of the Roman consul in the Cannae battle.
(b) The cousin of the one of the Roman consul in the Cannae battle.
(c) The brother of the one of the Roman consul in the Cannae battle.
(d) The son of the one of the Roman consul in the Cannae battle.

3. How long did those who serve in the infantry have to enlist for?
(a) 19.
(b) 16.
(c) 23.
(d) 6.

4. When was Polybius brought to Rome?
(a) 147 B.C.
(b) 157 B.C.
(c) 177 B.C.
(d) 167 B.C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much of the Roman senate was in the army going to Cannae?

2. How many Romans died at Cannae?

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

(see the answer key)

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