Hannibal at the Gates

Who was Hannibal?

• A) A Roman general

• B) A Carthaginian general

• C) A Greek philosopher

• D) An Egyptian pharaoh.

Hannibal is famous for using ______ in his military campaigns.

• Horses

• Elephants

• Chariots

• Ships

What was the main reason for the First Punic War?

• Control of Sicily

• Control of Rome

• Control of Carthage

• Control of Greece

The First Punic War was mainly fought at ____.

• land

• sea

• mountains

• desert

What major event saw Hannibal take an army across the mountains?

• The First Punic War

• The Second Punic War

• The Third Punic War

• The Roman Civil War

Hannibal's sneak attack was devastating for the ______.

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Persians

Which of the following battles was NOT one of Hannibal's decisive victories?

• A) Trebia

• B) Trasimene

• C) Cannae

• D) Zama

Without more men, Hannibal was unable to capture which city?

• Carthage

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

What was the primary reason Carthage had an army?

• To expand their territory

• Only during times of war

• For training purposes

• To protect their citizens.

Carthage relied on foreign troops to compose their armies. Which of the following groups was NOT mentioned as part of their forces?

• A) Libyans

• B) Gauls

• C) Romans

• D) Numidians