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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 did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?
(a) Swore an oath of allegiance.
(b) Order them to retreat.
(c) Give them money to fight.
(d) Promise them freedom.

2. When was Carthage settled?
(a) 814 B.C.
(b) 914 B.C.
(c) 714 B.C.
(d) 614 B.C.

3. What was there little of in Carthage?
(a) Patience.
(b) Class conflict.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Money.

4. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?
(a) To children could read it.
(b) To be used a a recruiting tool.
(c) So it was interesting for school children.
(d) So it could be shared with illiterates.

5. What was the problem with basic Roman tactics at Cannae?
(a) The tactic required more cavalery.
(b) The tactic required no river.
(c) The tactic required Hannibal to have his army stand still for a few minutes.
(d) The tactic required space which Cannae was short on.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of Titus Livius's surviving books are about Cannae?

2. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?

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

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

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

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