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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first sign of an invasion at Cannae according to Chapter 2?

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

3. How many Roman ships were destroyed by a storm according to Polybius?

4. How did Polybius travel the Alps?

5. What differentiated Romans and Greeks as far as religion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Carthage's reputation?

3. What did Aristotle say about the Carthaginian government?

4. What were young men trained to do even before entering the military?

5. What biases came through in Polybius' writings?

6. What important survivor remained after the Battle at Cannae according to Chapter 1?

7. How did religion come into play?

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

9. What did the author compare the Punic War to?

10. What did military tribunes do for the first time in history according to Chapter 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the history of the Roman legion and its structure.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Aristotle's conclusions regarding the Carthaginian government.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Hannibal's use of spies and conclusions made by historians.

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