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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could cause confusion in the Roman army?
(a) Having several commanders.
(b) Having new troops integrated.
(c) Lack of training.
(d) Using several languages.

2. What were gladiators originally meant for?
(a) Close combat training.
(b) As a way to kill Christians.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) As a way to settle disputes.

3. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?
(a) Keep the Gauls under control.
(b) Keep the Celts under control.
(c) Keep the Carthagenians under control.
(d) Keep the Greeks under control.

4. What was the first sign of an invasion at Cannae according to Chapter 2?
(a) Advanced scouts.
(b) A dust cloud.
(c) Music.
(d) Food supplies arriving 24 hours before the Roman main army.

5. Why did Rome decide to destroy Carthage?
(a) Their military threatened Rome.
(b) Their literature threatened Rome.
(c) Their technology threatened Rome.
(d) Their wealth threatened Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Roman do when they liked something?

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

3. What did the tablet Polybius studied tell the story of?

4. How many assembled bodies governed Rome?

5. What does Robert O'Connell describe the Punic War to?

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