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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. How long did those who serve in the military have to enlist for in periods of great danger?

2. What did archeological finds show about Carthage?

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

4. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?

5. What was the tablet Polybius studied made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Carthage's reputation?

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

3. How did religion come into play?

4. What did Aristotle say about the Carthaginian government?

5. Who was Titius Livius?

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

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

8. What did Romans discover they needed to learn?

9. What biases came through in Polybius' writings?

10. What thrived in Carthage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the impact that Fabius and Minucius had on the leadership of Roman troops.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roles of Polybius of Megalopolis and Titius Livius in recounting the history of the Battle of Cannae.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the ghosts of Cannae and their struggles after the battle.

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