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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 differentiated Romans and Greeks as far as religion?
(a) Romans were more pious.
(b) Romans did not make human sacrifice.
(c) Romans were praying during battle.
(d) Romans had better name for their gods.

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

3. What was the first sign of an invasion at Cannae according to Chapter 2?
(a) A dust cloud.
(b) Food supplies arriving 24 hours before the Roman main army.
(c) Music.
(d) Advanced scouts.

4. What was the tablet Polybius studied made of?
(a) Steel.
(b) Bronze.
(c) Iron.
(d) Stone.

5. How long did those who serve in the cavalry have to enlist for?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 23 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Hannibal in Carthage last?

2. What does Robert O'Connell describe the Punic War to?

3. What did the Romans do after something failed?

4. What did nations consider Carthaginians to be?

5. How many Romans died at Cannae?

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