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

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

3. Where was Polybius of Megalopolis at the start of Chapter 1?
(a) Crossing the FrenchAlps.
(b) Crossing the Swiss Alps.
(c) Crossing the German Alps.
(d) Crossing the Italian Alps.

4. How many books did Titus Livius write?
(a) 152.
(b) 142.
(c) 162.
(d) 172.

5. What does Robert O'Connell describe the Punic War to?
(a) WWI and WWII.
(b) The French Revolution.
(c) The Rose Wars.
(d) Napoleonic wars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Roman do when they liked something?

2. Who settled Carthage?

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

4. How long did those who serve in the military have to enlist for in periods of great danger?

5. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?

(see the answer key)

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