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Famous Roman Battles II Trivia Quiz

Towards the end of the republic Rome faced a series of difficulties ranging from the Carthaginians to the Greeks and finally, a civil war to rocked her to the core. Test your knowledge of these decisive battles.

A multiple-choice quiz by ernestsng. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ernestsng

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
341,781

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Shortly after Cannae a Roman general resisted Hannibal in three battles (of Nola). Who was this general? Hint

Gaius Flaminius

Gaius Terrentius Varro

Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Scipio Africanus

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Question 2 of 10

2. 212 BC proved to be an eventful year for Hannibal. He fought three battles, won, and destroyed the Roman army in two battles. Which was the only battle in which the Romans escaped? Hint

Battle of the Silarus

First Battle of Capua

Battle of Herdonia

Battle of Zama

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal Barca invaded Italy. He was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Metaurus. When did the battle take place? Hint

146 BC

207 BC

202 BC

211 BC

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Battle of Zama was the last battle of the Second Punic War.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. At Cynoscephalae the Romans were defeated by Philip of Macedonia.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 189 BC the Romans allied with the forces of Pergamum defeated the enemy army at the Battle of Mount Olympus. Who was the other belligerent? Hint

Greeks

Savage tribes from Germany

Macedonians

Galatian Gauls

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Question 7 of 10

7. When did the Third Macedonian War start and what was the first battle of it? Hint

171 BC - Battle of Pydna

168 BC - Battle of Callinicus

171 BC - Battle of Callinicus

146 BC - Battle of Macedonia

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Question 8 of 10

8. How long did the Third Macedonian War last and how many battles were there? Hint

22 years - 16 battles

23 years - 16 battles

3 years - 2 battles

40 years - 7 battles

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Question 9 of 10

9. The only battle of the Third Punic War was the Battle of Carthage. What type of battle was it? Hint

Normal battle on land

Naval battle

Siege

Cavalry engagement

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the last battle of the 2nd century BC and the Roman general? Hint

Muthu - Caecilius Metellus

Aquae Sextiae - Gaius Marius

Vercellae - Gaius Marius

Jugurtha - Lucius Cornelius Sulla

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shortly after Cannae a Roman general resisted Hannibal in three battles (of Nola). Who was this general?

Answer: Marcus Claudius Marcellus

After he annihilated a massive Roman army at Cannae, Hannibal attempted to seize the town of Nola. He was brought to a stalemate by the impressive general and would face two more such results in the next two years.

2. 212 BC proved to be an eventful year for Hannibal. He fought three battles, won, and destroyed the Roman army in two battles. Which was the only battle in which the Romans escaped?

Answer: First Battle of Capua

In this battle Hannibal routed a Roman army led by the two consuls Flaccus and Pulcher. His cavalry defeated the Roman cavalry but just as he was about to close in on them reinforcements arrived and the Romans escaped.

3. Hannibal's brother Hasdrubal Barca invaded Italy. He was defeated and killed at the Battle of the Metaurus. When did the battle take place?

Answer: 207 BC

At Metaurus Hasdrubal faced great odds, with many deserting him and his Gallic soldiers getting drunk. Outnumbered by the Roman army, his mixed army was routed when the Romans crashed into their flanks.

4. The Battle of Zama was the last battle of the Second Punic War.

Answer: True

The Battle of Zama sealed Roman dominance and Hannibal's eventual defeat, ending one of the greatest conflicts in history.

5. At Cynoscephalae the Romans were defeated by Philip of Macedonia.

Answer: False

At Cynoscephalae, the Macedonian right was well prepared and reached the top of the hill first. Facing pressure from the lances pointing downwards at them, the Romans were forced to retreat. Flaminius then ordered the Roman right to charge at the Macedonian left, which was unprepared.

A tribune from the Roman right then ordered 20 maniples to turn around and crash into the Macedonian right, which was focused on charging at the retreating Romans. The Greeks were destroyed.

6. In 189 BC the Romans allied with the forces of Pergamum defeated the enemy army at the Battle of Mount Olympus. Who was the other belligerent?

Answer: Galatian Gauls

While the name Olympus the Greeks would seem like the answer, but in fact it was the Gauls who were defeated.

7. When did the Third Macedonian War start and what was the first battle of it?

Answer: 171 BC - Battle of Callinicus

In 179 BC, Philip of Macedon died. His son, Perseus, was an ambitious king and expanded his army. Knowing that he threatened the Roman control in Greece, Rome sent an army under Publius Licinius Crassus, who was defeated by Perseus at Callinicus.

8. How long did the Third Macedonian War last and how many battles were there?

Answer: 3 years - 2 battles

Starting in 171 BC with a Roman defeat, the second and last engagement happened three years later in 168 BC, when Rome decisively defeated and captured Perseus.

9. The only battle of the Third Punic War was the Battle of Carthage. What type of battle was it?

Answer: Siege

In 149 BC a Roman army arrived at Carthage and demanded destruction of the city. Carthage refused and locked itself in the castle, building a huge arsenal. The Romans eventually broke through and killed almost 500000 defenders and civillians.

10. What was the name of the last battle of the 2nd century BC and the Roman general?

Answer: Vercellae - Gaius Marius

Though severely outnumbered by the Cimbri under King Boiorix, Marius used his superior cavalry to good effect, routing and destroying the Cimbrians.

Source: Author ernestsng

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