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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 was established in Hannibal's army during the trip to Italy?
(a) An inner group of advisors.
(b) A training program.
(c) A rigid chain of command.
(d) 5 small cities.

2. What did Hannibal lose while avoiding the Roman army?
(a) Sight in one eye.
(b) A finger.
(c) A leg.
(d) An arm.

3. When did snow close the passes in the Alps?
(a) Mid November.
(b) Mid September.
(c) Mid December.
(d) Mid October.

4. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?
(a) 20 days worth.
(b) 30 days worth.
(c) 10 days worth.
(d) 3 days worth.

5. How long did those who serve in the military have to enlist for in periods of great danger?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 25 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Hannibal want his troops to do to destabilize the Roman army?

3. What weak point did Rome discover in the city they were trying to take?

4. Why did Scipio's army start to fall apart?

5. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?

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