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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the area where Rome was not contradicting itself?
(a) Politics.
(b) Economy.
(c) Education.
(d) Warfare.

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

3. What was Polybius of Megalopolis' goal?
(a) Write a book about Hannibal.
(b) Write a book about the Celts.
(c) Write a book about the Gauls.
(d) Write a book about Rome.

4. What did archeological finds show about Carthage?
(a) It practiced human sacrifice.
(b) It used mercenaries.
(c) Infanticide was practiced regularly.
(d) It was a matriarchy.

5. What was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?
(a) Wait for the cavalery to break the rank and them attack with swords.
(b) Encircle them quickly and charge toward the inside to kill them all.
(c) Charged sword first.
(d) Knocked them on the ground with their shield and killed them with their sword.

6. When was Carthage settled?
(a) 614 B.C.
(b) 714 B.C.
(c) 814 B.C.
(d) 914 B.C.

7. What did Carthage focus on?
(a) Teaching.
(b) War.
(c) Mercenaries.
(d) Policing.

8. What does Robert O'Connell describe the Punic War to?
(a) The Rose Wars.
(b) WWI and WWII.
(c) Napoleonic wars.
(d) The French Revolution.

9. How many books by Titus Livius survive today?
(a) 32.
(b) 52.
(c) 49.
(d) 15.

10. How did Carthaginians in the military rise in rank?
(a) Using their skills.
(b) By being elected by soldiers.
(c) Using wealth and prestige.
(d) During games.

11. How long after the battle did the survivors of the battle live by their oath?
(a) 30 years.
(b) 35 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 20 years.

12. How did Polybius travel the Alps?
(a) On a carriage.
(b) On a horse.
(c) On an elephant.
(d) Hiking.

13. How was Carthage's reputation with other nations?
(a) As a thief nation.
(b) As a fanatic nation.
(c) As an enlightened nation.
(d) Not very good.

14. What differentiated Romans and Greeks as far as religion?
(a) Romans were praying during battle.
(b) Romans were more pious.
(c) Romans did not make human sacrifice.
(d) Romans had better name for their gods.

15. 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) 15 years.
(d) 25 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did those who serve in the cavalry have to enlist for?

2. What did the Roman do when they liked something?

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

4. What were Carthaginians using in battle?

5. Where was Polybius of Megalopolis at the start of Chapter 1?

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