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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 did Carthaginians in the military rise in rank?
(a) During games.
(b) Using their skills.
(c) Using wealth and prestige.
(d) By being elected by soldiers.

2. How many Romans died at Cannae?
(a) 148,000.
(b) 58,000.
(c) 38,000.
(d) 48,000.

3. When was Carthage settled?
(a) 614 B.C.
(b) 714 B.C.
(c) 914 B.C.
(d) 814 B.C.

4. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?
(a) 30 days worth.
(b) 20 days worth.
(c) 10 days worth.
(d) 3 days worth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were gladiators originally meant for?

2. Who was Scipio Aemilianus?

3. Why did Rome decide to destroy Carthage?

4. What was Polybius of Megalopolis' goal?

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

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