The Strategic Maneuvers of Hannibal: The Second Battle of Nola

The Strategic Maneuvers of Hannibal: The Second Battle of Nola

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The transcript details the political and military tensions between Carthage and Rome during the Second Punic War. It highlights the strategic decisions made by key figures like Hannibal, Hanno the Elder, and Roman generals. The Carthaginians make significant advances in Brutium, while internal politics in Carthage delay reinforcements to Hannibal. The Romans focus on containing Hannibal and defending key cities like Kumai. Hannibal's strategic maneuvers challenge Roman forces, leading to a complex military stalemate.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the divide between the Barkid faction and the Anti-war faction in Carthage?

Trade routes

Leadership of Carthage

Economic policies

Disagreement over the war in Italy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the people of Consentia decide to surrender to the Carthaginians?

They were promised wealth

Fear of suffering the same fate as Battalia

Lack of food supplies

Support for Carthaginian policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Senate's decision regarding Margo Barca's reinforcements?

Reinforcements were sent to Iberia

Reinforcements were canceled

Reinforcements were sent to Italy

Reinforcements were doubled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary objective for the Romans in the year 215?

To expand into Iberia

To contain Hannibal

To conquer Carthage

To negotiate peace

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Gracos respond to the Capuan conspiracy?

He retreated to Rome

He launched a surprise attack

He ignored it

He negotiated with the Capuans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategic advantage did the Romans have at Kumai?

Superior numbers

Better weapons

Sloped terrain favoring defense

Allied reinforcements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Hannibal's strategy after the Roman victory at Kumai?

To march towards Nola

To negotiate peace

To retreat to Carthage

To attack Rome directly

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