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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What followed the pinning of the center of an army in Hannibal's tactics?
(a) An attack from behind.
(b) An attack from the side.
(c) A double envelopment.
(d) An envelopment .

3. How did Polybius travel the Alps?
(a) On a horse.
(b) On a carriage.
(c) On an elephant.
(d) Hiking.

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

5. How many horsemen did Hannibal's army have?
(a) One for every 15 foot soldiers.
(b) One for every 13 foot soldiers.
(c) One for every 4 foot soldiers.
(d) One for every 12 foot soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Polybius brought to Rome?

2. What do some historians call the Second Punic War according to " The Fox and the Hedge-Hog"?

3. What question about Hannibal's travel is still unanswered?

4. How much of the Roman senate was in the army going to Cannae?

5. How many books by Titus Livius survive today?

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