Hannibal's Journey and Political Maneuvers

What prompted Hannibal to shift his focus to politics after the war with Rome?

• He was forced by the Carthaginian government.

• He was exiled from Carthage.

• He wanted to become a king.

• He experienced a midlife crisis.

What was one of Hannibal's key political reforms in Carthage?

• He increased taxes on the poor.

• He introduced elections and reduced term limits for oligarchs.

• He abolished the Carthaginian Senate.

• He banned all trade with Rome.

Why did the Romans become concerned about Hannibal's influence in Carthage?

• He was building a new army.

• Carthage's economy was recovering under his leadership.

• He had allied with Greece.

• He was planning to invade Rome again.

Where did Hannibal first travel after escaping from Carthage?

• Rome

• Tyre

• Alexandria

• Athens

What was Antiochus's initial plan for Hannibal?

• To make him a general in his army.

• To send him back to Italy with an army.

• To use him as a diplomat.

• To appoint him as a governor.

Why was Hannibal not successful in naval combat?

• He was betrayed by his crew.

• He had no support from Antiochus.

• He lacked experience with ships.

• He was outnumbered by the Roman fleet.

What innovative tactic did Hannibal use in his final military engagements?

• He used elephants to charge enemy lines.

• He catapulted pots filled with snakes onto enemy ships.

• He employed a scorched earth policy.

• He used guerrilla warfare tactics.

What was the outcome of Hannibal's battles on land during his final years?

• He lost all battles.

• He was betrayed by his allies.

• He won all battles he commanded.

• He was captured by the Romans.

What did Hannibal do to avoid being captured by the Romans?

• He surrendered to the Romans.

• He drank poison.

• He disguised himself as a Roman soldier.

• He fled to Egypt.

What message did Hannibal leave in his final letter?

• He declared war on Rome.

• He expressed regret for his actions.

• He asked for forgiveness from Carthage.

• He relieved the Romans of their anxiety over his existence.