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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?
(a) Encircle them quickly and charge toward the inside to kill them all.
(b) Knocked them on the ground with their shield and killed them with their sword.
(c) Wait for the cavalery to break the rank and them attack with swords.
(d) Charged sword first.

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

3. What was Polybius of Megalopolis' goal?
(a) Write a book about the Gauls.
(b) Write a book about Rome.
(c) Write a book about Hannibal.
(d) Write a book about the Celts.

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

5. How long after Hannibals's invasion of Italy does Chapter 1 start?
(a) 63 years.
(b) 43 years.
(c) 53 years.
(d) 73 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were gladiators originally meant for?

2. What was unique about the tablet Polybius studied?

3. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?

4. How many Roman ships were destroyed by a storm according to Polybius?

5. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?

(see the answer key)

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