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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Publius Scipio gain the respect of the prisoners in the city he invaded?
(a) He didn't kill them.
(b) He allowed them to loot the city.
(c) He gave them money.
(d) He treated them well.

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

3. Why did Hannibal's army weaken during the winter?
(a) Soldiers return to their tribes.
(b) Soldier died of cold.
(c) The soldiers enjoyed the life in the wealthy city too much.
(d) Many soldiers married.

4. What language did Hannibal speak besides Carthaginian?
(a) Celt.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Greek.
(d) Roman.

5. What were the men in Sicily allowed to do for the first time since Cannae after joining Scipios' army?
(a) Speak Roman.
(b) Return to Rome.
(c) Winter in a settled area.
(d) Eat bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Livy explain Publius Scipio's rise to supreme Roman commander?

2. What was even more difficult to do than going up icy slopes?

3. How did Carthage deal with failure?

4. How many soldiers fought at Cannae?

5. How did Carthage usually deal with military problems that arose?

(see the answer key)

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