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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Africanus do to protect his father?
(a) Round up horsemen.
(b) Round up women.
(c) Round up spearmen.
(d) Round up soldiers.

2. How many cavalrymen died during the Battle of Cannae?
(a) 22,700.
(b) 32,700.
(c) 2,700.
(d) 12,700.

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

4. When did the battle of Cannae take place?
(a) August 2, 216 B.C.
(b) August 2, 226 B.C.
(c) August 2, 236 B.C.
(d) August 2, 206 B.C.

5. What was unique about the tablet Polybius studied?
(a) It was inscribed by Hannibal.
(b) It was forged by Hannibal.
(c) It was disctated by Hannibal.
(d) It was touched by Hannibal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times did Hannibal marry?

2. What is unsure about Fabius and Minucius' armies?

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

4. How did Hannibal avoid Publius Scipio's army?

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

(see the answer key)

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