Special Sub-Topic: Hannibal Authored by: sashahon Sub-topic of: Carthage

What was the name of Hannibal's wife?

Imilce & Imilice. She isn't mentioned by that many historians.

What was the name of Hannibal's elephant?

Cyrus. Cyrus means "the Syrian".

What was Hannibal's father's name?

Hamilcar. Hamilcar Barca was a famous general in the first Punic War.

What was the name of the famous battle of 216 B.C.?

Cannae. This was Rome's greatest single defeat - at least till late in the fourth century AD.

What is the name of Hannibal's invention in warfare and is also a military movement?

Pincer Movement. The Pincer Movement made famous by Hannibal, has been use by almost every great general ever since.

What Roman General did Hannibal never defeat tactically, but out-witted? This General was later deposed by his own people.

Quintus Fabius Maximus. His nickname was Cunctator (the delayer).

What was the name of the battle Hannibal was defeated in that ended the second Punic War?

Zama. The Battle of Zama could of changed the course of Mediterranean History.

In what battle did Hannibal hide his army from site from the Romans bacuse of an early morning mist?

Lake Trasimene.

Was was the name of Hannibal's son?

Hasdrubal. This also was the name of his brother and brother-in-law.

How did Hannibal die?

Poison Ring. His famous last words were 'Let us put an end to the anxiety of the Romans who have grown weary of waiting for the death of a hated old man'.