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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many books did Titus Livius write?
(a) 162.
(b) 172.
(c) 142.
(d) 152.

2. Why did Hannibal not seek a political solution with Rome?
(a) Hannibal wanted to crush Rome.
(b) Hannibal wanted to continue the war as a general.
(c) Hannibal said Rome didn't change during the winter.
(d) Hannibal wanted Rome to beg for peace.

3. How many Roman ships were destroyed by a storm according to Polybius?
(a) 84.
(b) 284.
(c) 384.
(d) 184.

4. What order did Mago receive from Hannibal?
(a) To return to Italy.
(b) To return to Carthage.
(c) To destroy the Roman army.
(d) To take the city of Ostenza.

5. What was the Roman tradition when two armies came to fight together?
(a) The oldest commander took over.
(b) The commander with the most experience took over.
(c) The youngest commander took over.
(d) Each commander was commanding every other day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Scipio earn from the men in Sicily?

2. Who set traps for Hannibal's army?

3. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?

4. What did Hasdrubal Barca do as Scipio approached his army?

5. How long did Hannibal live after his defeat at the hand of Scipio?

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