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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the battle of Cannae take place?
(a) August 2, 206 B.C.
(b) August 2, 236 B.C.
(c) August 2, 216 B.C.
(d) August 2, 226 B.C.

2. What was Hannibal willing to take?
(a) Risks.
(b) Punishment.
(c) Criticism.
(d) Advise.

3. What did Hannibal do that contradicted his reputation?
(a) He buried his dead enemies.
(b) He did not eat meat.
(c) He didn't know how to read.
(d) He never killed a prisoner.

4. What do historians agree on about Hannibal's troops?
(a) They were hungry.
(b) They were weak.
(c) They were turning against themselves.
(d) They were tired.

5. What reputation did Hannibal have, according to some historians?
(a) A good man.
(b) A butcher.
(c) A clever man.
(d) A monster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What could cause confusion in the Roman army?

3. What was Publius Scipio offered in the city he conquered?

4. What was Hasdrubal Barca trying to do?

5. Why are historians incapable of pinpointing the site of the battle of Cannae?

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