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

2. When did the battle of Cannae take place?

3. What was Polybius of Megalopolis' goal?

4. Why did Roman soldiers drown in the river during the battle of Cannae?

5. Why did ancient historians make their work entertaining and dramatic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What biases came through in Polybius' writings?

2. Why did O'Connell address the history of gladiators?

3. What did military tribunes do for the first time in history according to Chapter 2?

4. How did some rise in military ranks?

5. What was Carthage's reputation?

6. Who was Fabius Pictor?

7. How was Hannibal prepared for battle according to Chapter 3?

8. What did Aristotle say about the Carthaginian government?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the impact that Fabius and Minucius had on the leadership of Roman troops.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the history of infanticide and how people viewed Carthaginians.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the roles of Polybius of Megalopolis and Titius Livius in recounting the history of the Battle of Cannae.

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