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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 many books by Titus Livius survive today?
(a) 52.
(b) 32.
(c) 49.
(d) 15.

2. How many soldiers fought at Cannae?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 110,000.
(c) 150,000.
(d) 120,000.

3. Who settled Carthage?
(a) Roberta.
(b) Elissa.
(c) Louisa.
(d) Maria.

4. When did the battle of Cannae take place?
(a) August 2, 226 B.C.
(b) August 2, 206 B.C.
(c) August 2, 216 B.C.
(d) August 2, 236 B.C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Polybius brought to Rome?

2. What was unique about the tablet Polybius studied?

3. What did the Romans do after something failed?

4. Why did Roman soldiers drown in the river during the battle of Cannae?

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

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