Do You Know The Carthaginian Hannibal?

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    At which place was Roman army defeated by Hannibal's army?

    • Etruria
    • Capua
    • Cannae
    • Palermo
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Hannibal Barca was a soldier with great skills and he was placed among the top ranking military leaders, including Alexander the Great and Napoleon. This is a short quiz based on his life and people surrounding him.

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  • 2. 
    Who defeated Hannibal Barca at Zama? - ProProfs

    Who defeated Hannibal Barca at Zama?

    • Massinissa

    • Spartacus

    • Publius Cornelius Scipio

    • Sulla

    Correct Answer
    A. Publius Cornelius Scipio
    Explanation
    Publius Cornelius Scipio defeated Hannibal Barca at Zama. Scipio was a Roman general who led the Roman army in the Second Punic War. He devised a strategy to counter Hannibal's tactics and successfully defeated him in the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. This victory marked the end of the war and established Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Scipio's victory at Zama is considered one of the greatest military achievements in Roman history.

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  • 3. 
    Which scientist was murdered at Syracuse amid the war? - ProProfs

    Which scientist was murdered at Syracuse amid the war?

    • Archimedes

    • Megasthenes

    • Plato

    • Euclid

    Correct Answer
    A. Archimedes
    Explanation
    Archimedes was a renowned scientist who lived in Syracuse during the war. He made significant contributions to mathematics, physics, and engineering. It is known that Archimedes was killed during the Roman siege of Syracuse in 212 BC. He was murdered by a Roman soldier, despite orders from the Roman general to spare his life. This act of violence marked the tragic end of Archimedes' life and the loss of a brilliant scientist.

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  • 4. 
    Where did Hannibal Barca die? - ProProfs

    Where did Hannibal Barca die?

    • Rome

    • Athens

    • Carthage

    • Libyssa

    Correct Answer
    A. Libyssa
    Explanation
    Hannibal Barca died in Libyssa.

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  • 5. 
    On crossing which of the following river by Hannibal, Rome declared the 2nd Punic War? - ProProfs

    On crossing which of the following river by Hannibal, Rome declared the 2nd Punic War?

    • Ebro

    • Seine

    • Rhine

    • Danube

    Correct Answer
    A. Ebro
    Explanation
    Hannibal crossed the Ebro river, which led to Rome declaring the 2nd Punic War.

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  • 6. 
    When was Hannibal Barca born? - ProProfs

    When was Hannibal Barca born?

    • 265 BC

    • 247 BC

    • 203 BC

    • 250 BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 247 BC
    Explanation
    Hannibal Barca was born in 247 BC. This is evident from the given options, where 247 BC is the only year mentioned.

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  • 7. 
    Where did Hannibal escape to when Romans sent a commission of request to Carthage? - ProProfs

    Where did Hannibal escape to when Romans sent a commission of request to Carthage?

    • Antioch

    • Tyre

    • Sidon

    • Jerusalem

    Correct Answer
    A. Antioch
    Explanation
    Hannibal escaped to Antioch when Romans sent a commission of request to Carthage.

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  • 8. 
    When did Hannibal's father take him to Liberia? - ProProfs

    When did Hannibal's father take him to Liberia?

    • 248 BC

    • 250 BC

    • 237 BC

    • 220 BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 237 BC
  • 9. 
    Hannibal had his first Victory over Rome at which of the following river? - ProProfs

    Hannibal had his first Victory over Rome at which of the following river?

    • Ticinius

    • Swan

    • Trebia

    • Ebro

    Correct Answer
    A. Ticinius
    Explanation
    Hannibal had his first victory over Rome at the Ticinius River.

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    Which Macedonia King became an ally of Hannibal? - ProProfs

    Which Macedonia King became an ally of Hannibal?

    • Alexandra III

    • Philip IV

    • Alexandra IV

    • Philip V

    Correct Answer
    A. Philip V
    Explanation
    Philip V of Macedonia became an ally of Hannibal. This alliance was formed during the Second Punic War, when Hannibal was leading the Carthaginian forces against Rome. Philip V saw an opportunity to expand his own power and territory by aligning with Hannibal. This alliance allowed Philip V to launch attacks on Rome's allies in Greece and the Adriatic, further weakening Rome's position. However, this alliance ultimately proved unsuccessful as Rome was able to defeat both Philip V and Hannibal, leading to the eventual downfall of Macedonia.

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