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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 Hannibal likely not understand as he rose against Rome?
(a) Their resolve.
(b) Thie weapons.
(c) Their faith.
(d) Their numbers and strength.

2. How did Hannibal differ from other Carthaginians according to "Hannibal's Way"?
(a) He was not rich.
(b) He was not very religious.
(c) He was the son of a peasant.
(d) He was of Roman descent.

3. Why did Roman soldiers drown in the river during the battle of Cannae?
(a) They never learned to swim.
(b) The stream was too powerful.
(c) Their armor was too heavy.
(d) They feared water.

4. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?
(a) The tactic required more cavalery.
(b) The tactic required no river.
(c) The tactic required space which Cannae was short on.
(d) The tactic required Hannibal to have his army stand still for a few minutes.

5. How many books by Titus Livius survive today?
(a) 32.
(b) 15.
(c) 52.
(d) 49.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did snow close the passes in the Alps?

2. What do historians agree on about Hannibal's troops?

3. How many soldiers survived with Varro?

4. What was established in Hannibal's army during the trip to Italy?

5. What did Hannibal lose while avoiding the Roman army?

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