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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 was Publius Cornelius Scipio also known?

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

3. How much of the Roman senate was in the army going to Cannae?

4. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?

5. What was the common Roman tactic to overpower their enemies?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Carthage's reputation?

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

3. How did religion come into play?

4. What gave Polybius access to research material?

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

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

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

8. What did Polybius examine when he hiked through the Alps?

9. Who was Titius Livius?

10. Who was Fabius Pictor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the background of Publius Scipio, and compare him to Roman military leaders who proceeded him.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history of the Roman legion and its structure.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role that the senate played in Scipio's leadership and directives.

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