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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many assembled bodies governed Rome?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

4. How many of Titus Livius's surviving books are about Cannae?
(a) 2.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

5. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?
(a) Give them money to fight.
(b) Order them to retreat.
(c) Promise them freedom.
(d) Swore an oath of allegiance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Carthaginian's writing mostly about?

2. How did the average Roman soldier feel about the battle to come?

3. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?

4. Why did Hannibal choose to fight with the wind in his back?

5. When was Hannibal in Carthage last?

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