Latin 4 Middle Republic 4

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Battle of Cissa in 218 BCE during the 2nd Punic War?

• It was the first battle Rome fought in Iberia

• It marked the end of the Punic Wars

• It was the first time Hannibal crossed the Alps

• It resulted in the fall of Carthage

Multiple Choice

Which Roman general barely escaped the Battle of Ticinus in 218 BCE, and who rescued him?

• Publius Cornelius Scipio, rescued by his son

• Gaius Flaminius, rescued by his brother

• Tiberius Sempronius Longus, rescued by his consul

• Philip V of Macedon, rescued by Demetrius of Pharos

Multiple Choice

Which battles in 218 BCE resulted in Roman defeats (use the previous map to help you!)?

• Tarraco and Saguntum

• Ticinus and Trebia

• Rome and Carthage

• Illyria and Macedon

Multiple Choice

Who urged Philip V of Macedon to turn his attention to Illyria after hearing of Rome's defeats?

• Gaius Flaminius

• Demetrius of Pharos

• Publius Cornelius Scipio

• Hannibal Barca

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus was elected dictator in 217 BCE during the 2nd Punic War?

• Rome was startled by a series of defeats and needed new leadership

• He was the most popular senator in Rome, as voted upon by the Roman people.

• He promised to defeat Hannibal in direct battle in defiance of the Senate's orders

• Rome was considering surrendering to Carthage and needed a diplomat

Multiple Select

Which of the following were characteristics of the 'Fabian Strategy' adopted by Fabius Maximus?

• Avoiding direct battles with Hannibal

• Attacking Hannibal’s supply lines

• Engaging in head-to-head confrontations

• Harassing Hannibal’s rear guard

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What was the outcome of Fabius’ attempt to trap Hannibal at Ager Falernus near Capua?

• Hannibal was captured by the Romans

• Hannibal escaped during the night

• Fabius lost too many troops in battle

• The Scipio brothers arrived to assist Fabius

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Why did the Roman senate promote Marcus Minucius Rufus to 'equal rank' with Fabius during the Battle of Geronium?

• They were impressed with Minucius’ cavalry skills

• They were upset by Fabius’ seeming lack of progress

• Minucius was related to Hannibal Barca through marriage

• Fabius requested to share command

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What was the outcome of the Roman consuls' decision to march both their armies to confront Hannibal at Cannae in 216 BCE?

• They achieved a decisive victory over Hannibal

• They were able to force Hannibal to retreat

• Their armies were surrounded and nearly all were massacred

• They captured Hannibal and executed him

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Despite his overwhelming victory at Cannae, why did Hannibal not march on Rome?

• He lacked the resources to besiege Rome

• He wanted to negotiate peace and ransom prisoners

• He feared a Roman ambush

• He was ordered by Carthage to return

Multiple Choice

What is the consequence of the defeat of Hasdrubal in Spain for Hannibal's campaign in Italy?

• The reinforcements Hannibal needs never reach him in Italy

• Carthage surrenders but news does not reach Hannibal for over a year

• Secret military information falls into Roman hands which allow them to defeat Hannibal

• Hannibal must now leave Italy as he is Carthage's only general