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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 did he tell the slaves the winner of the fight to the death would earn?
(a) Freedom, arms and a fast horse.
(b) The honor to fight for Hannibal.
(c) A quick death.
(d) Freedom.

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

3. What did Hannibal lose while avoiding the Roman army?
(a) A leg.
(b) Sight in one eye.
(c) A finger.
(d) An arm.

4. What was Hannibal the first to do in the Alps?
(a) Climb above 8000 feet.
(b) Survive winter.
(c) Cross it with an organized army.
(d) Raise an army.

5. What captive did Hannibal use to teach his troops a lesson?
(a) Marcus Aurelius.
(b) Allobroge .
(c) Gaullus II.
(d) Livy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Romans signal their incoming battle?

2. What did Hannibal want his troops to do to destabilize the Roman army?

3. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?

4. How long after Hannibals's invasion of Italy does Chapter 1 start?

5. How did Hannibal gain the support of the Gauls?

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