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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 was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?
(a) Knocked them on the ground with their shield and killed them with their sword.
(b) Charged sword first.
(c) Wait for the cavalery to break the rank and them attack with swords.
(d) Encircle them quickly and charge toward the inside to kill them all.

2. What was there little of in Carthage?
(a) Money.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Class conflict.
(d) Patience.

3. How did the average Roman soldier feel about the battle to come?
(a) Left out.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) That it was going to be a disaster.
(d) Underprepared.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?

2. What did Carthage focus on?

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

4. How did Carthaginians in the military rise in rank?

5. What was the area where Rome was not contradicting itself?

(see the answer key)

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