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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 did Carthage deal with failure?
(a) By using crucifiction.
(b) By banishing people.
(c) By demoting officer to soldier.
(d) By imposing fines.

2. How did Hannibal know of the Roman army according to "Carthage"?
(a) He heard the marching band.
(b) He saw the column of dust.
(c) He heard from merchants.
(d) He had spies.

3. How long after the battle did the survivors of the battle live by their oath?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 35 years.
(d) 15 years.

4. How long did those who serve in the military have to enlist for in periods of great danger?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 15 years.
(c) 20 years.
(d) 25 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?

2. How did Polybius travel the Alps?

3. What did nations consider Carthaginians to be?

4. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?

5. When was Polybius brought to Rome?

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