The Second Punic War: Hannibal's Campaign

What event marked the beginning of the Second Punic War?

• The crossing of the Alps by Hannibal

• The Roman invasion of Carthage

• The siege of Saguntum by Hannibal

• The Battle of Cannae

How did Hannibal manage to surprise the Romans after crossing the Alps?

• By capturing a Roman consul

• By appearing in the Po Valley with a large army

• By allying with the Gauls

• By attacking Rome directly

What was the Roman Senate's initial strategy against Hannibal?

• To negotiate peace

• To launch a two-pronged assault

• To fortify Rome

• To attack Carthage directly

Which Roman consul was eager for battle and fell into Hannibal's trap at the Trebbia River?

• Publius Cornelius Scipio

• Gaius Flaminius

• Tiberius Sempronius Longus

• Lucius Aemilius Paulus

What was the Roman response to Hannibal's ambush at Lake Trasimene?

• They sent reinforcements to Hannibal

• They elected a dictator to handle the crisis

• They surrendered to Hannibal

• They launched a naval attack on Carthage

What was the main reason for the Roman defeat at Lake Trasimene?

• The Roman army's poor equipment

• The surprise ambush by Hannibal

• The Roman consul's lack of experience

• Hannibal's superior numbers

What was the Roman Senate's reaction to Fabius Maximus' strategy?

• They fully supported it

• They lost confidence and reverted to offensive tactics

• They sought advice from Carthage

• They were divided in opinion

What was Hannibal's strategy at the Battle of Cannae?

• To retreat and regroup

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To use a direct frontal assault

• To attack the Roman flanks with his cavalry

What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae for the Romans?

• A stalemate

• A devastating defeat

• A strategic retreat

• A decisive victory

What was the estimated number of Roman casualties at the Battle of Cannae?

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 50,000 to 60,000

• 80,000 to 90,000