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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What were Carthaginian's writing mostly about?
(a) Funny novels.
(b) Record of transactions.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Plays.

4. What did Hannibal likely not understand as he rose against Rome?
(a) Thie weapons.
(b) Their numbers and strength.
(c) Their faith.
(d) Their resolve.

5. Why did Hannibal choose to fight with the wind in his back?
(a) So Romanw would have sand in their eyes.
(b) So the Romanw had to fight against the wind to move.
(c) So Hannibal don't have to smell the odor of the Roman food.
(d) So the Romanw cannot use arrows.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long after the battle did the survivors of the battle live by their oath?

3. How long after Hannibals's invasion of Italy does Chapter 1 start?

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

5. How was Carthage's reputation with other nations?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Titius Livius?

2. What were the three assembled bodies?

3. What was Carthage's reputation?

4. What question does the author address about the Battle at Cannae?

5. How did some rise in military ranks?

6. Why did O'Connell address the history of gladiators?

7. How did religion come into play?

8. How was Hannibal prepared for battle according to Chapter 3?

9. Who was Fabius Pictor?

10. What did Aristotle say about the Carthaginian government?

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