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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 books by Titus Livius survive today?

2. How many books did Titus Livius write?

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

4. Where were the survivors of the Battle of Cannae banished to?

5. Why was Hannibal's plan so risky?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What gave Polybius access to research material?

3. How did some rise in military ranks?

4. What did Aristotle say about the Carthaginian government?

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

6. What was Carthage's reputation?

7. What question does the author address about the Battle at Cannae?

8. How did religion come into play?

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

10. What did the author compare the Punic War to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role that the senate played in Scipio's leadership and directives.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the background of Publius Scipio, and compare him to Roman military leaders who proceeded him.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role that religion and sacrifice had for the Romans and Carthaginians.

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