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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Hannibal leave for Italy?
(a) April or May.
(b) May or June.
(c) July or August.
(d) June or July.

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

3. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?
(a) To be used a a recruiting tool.
(b) So it was interesting for school children.
(c) To children could read it.
(d) So it could be shared with illiterates.

4. Who did Hannibal trick by letting him see his troops and attacking later on?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Rominus.
(c) Flaminus.
(d) Scipio.

5. How old was Publius Cornelius Scipio during the Battle of Cannae?
(a) 14.
(b) 25.
(c) 16.
(d) 19.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was even more difficult to do than going up icy slopes?

2. What was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?

3. Why were the Roman soldiers reluctant to destroy crops?

4. What was the Roman tradition when two armies came to fight together?

5. How long did those who serve in the infantry have to enlist for?

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