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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?
(a) Give them money to fight.
(b) Swore an oath of allegiance.
(c) Promise them freedom.
(d) Order them to retreat.

2. What weak point did Rome discover in the city they were trying to take?
(a) An open gate.
(b) A broken door.
(c) A hidden passage.
(d) A lower wall.

3. Where were the Romans not victorious during the Second Punic War?
(a) In Africa.
(b) In Gaul.
(c) In Italy.
(d) In Spain.

4. How did Hannibal know of the Roman army according to "Carthage"?
(a) He heard from merchants.
(b) He had spies.
(c) He saw the column of dust.
(d) He heard the marching band.

5. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?
(a) He had no reserve troops.
(b) He had nowhere to run.
(c) His troops were vastly outnumbered.
(d) He would not have been able to resupply in food.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Carthage settled?

2. What did Hannibal likely not understand as he rose against Rome?

3. What were the men in Sicily allowed to do for the first time since Cannae after joining Scipios' army?

4. How were the Romans able to defeat Carthage?

5. What did he tell the slaves the winner of the fight to the death would earn?

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