Quintus Fabius Maximus and stalemate in Italy

When was Quintus Fabius Maximus dictator?

• summer 217-winter 216

• winter 216-summer 216

• summer 217-summer 216

• all of 217

Which of the following things does the inscription tell us about QFM?

• He was dictator twice

• He was awarded a triumph for checking the daring of Hannibal by dogged pursuit

• He defeated Hannibal in many battles

• He was the most cautious commander and expert in military affairs

• He won in every senatorial debate

What are our sources for QFM?

• Livy, Polybius, Nepos, a dedication inscription

• Livy, Polybius, Plutarch, a dedication inscription

• Livy, Dionysius, Plutarch, a tombstone

• Livy, Polybius, Dionysius, Plutarch

Who were the key Roman commanders in the aftermath of Cannae (both in Italy and Spain)?

• Quintus Fabius Maximus

• Marcus Claudius Marcellus

• Publius Scipio the elder

• Gaius Flaminius

• Aemilius Paullus

Organize these details under the correct source about QFM

Groups:

(a) Livy

,

(b) Polybius

,

(c) Plutarch

,

(d) Dedication inscription

• dictator twice

• Hannibal deliberately avoided burning QFM's land

• QFM = admirable character and supreme intelligence

• QFM = 'Hannibal's babysitter' by his troops

• Varro was a key opponent of QFM

Reorder the following events in the year's 217-205

• Roman recapture of Capua

• Battle of Metaurus (beheading of Hasdrubal)

• Roman defeat of Tarentum

• Quintus Fabius Maximus' dictatorship

• Battle of Cannae

Which two key cities in Italy changed hands during the period after Cannae?

• Capua

• Tarentum

• Rome

• Ariminium

Which of the following were true of 'Fabian' tactics?

• scorched earth policy

• never engage in open battle

• give time to rebuilt the army

• join consular armies together

Who was QFM's master of horse?

• Minucius

• Varro

• Mago

• Marcellus

What prevented Hannibal's siege of Rome in 211 BC?

• fog

• hail

• flooding

• snow