The Strategic Decision: Why Hannibal Didn't Attack Rome After Lake Trasimene

The Strategic Decision: Why Hannibal Didn't Attack Rome After Lake Trasimene

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History

6th Grade - University

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The video explores Hannibal's campaign in Italy, highlighting his initial successes and the challenges faced, such as crossing the Alps and swamps. Despite setbacks, Hannibal achieved significant victories, including the Battle of Lake Trasimene. The video examines why Hannibal, despite being close to Rome, chose not to attack the city. It discusses strategic and tactical considerations, including the potential for a land-sea operation and the influence of Hellenistic thinking on Hannibal's decisions. The video concludes with the missed opportunity to attack Rome and the beginning of a strategic game with Fabius Maximus.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant challenge did Hannibal face while crossing the swamps?

Loss of cavalry horses

Desertion of troops

Roman ambush

Supply shortage

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key factor in Hannibal's initial success in Italy?

Advanced siege technology

Superior naval power

Roman political instability

Support from local tribes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hannibal strengthen his forces after the victory at Lake Trasimene?

Recruiting local tribes

Capturing Roman supplies and horses

Building new fortifications

Receiving reinforcements from Carthage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Hannibal capture from Flaminius's army that was crucial for his campaign?

Gold and silver

Cavalry horses and pack animals

Maps and intelligence

Roman prisoners

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Rome's strategic objectives during the Second Punic War?

Conquering Egypt

Retaining territories won in the First Punic War

Expanding into Asia Minor

Forming alliances with Greek states

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Rome respond to Hannibal's presence in Italy?

By sending all legions to Iberia

By negotiating peace

By stationing legions in strategic locations

By forming alliances with Carthage

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Carthage send 70 ships near Rome during Hannibal's campaign?

To explore new territories

To support a potential attack on Rome

To conduct trade

To transport reinforcements

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