Hannibal quotes

Question 1

Hannibal character Polybius 3.15

Answer 1

“Hannibal was a young man full of warlike enthusiasm”

Question 2

Hannibal hatred towards Rome, Polybius 3.11

Answer 2

“For Hannibal would do everything he could to harm the romans”

Question 3

Roman decide war Polybius 3.33

Answer 3

“Ordered him to decide… the roman said that is was war”

Question 4

Hamilcar influence on Hannibal Polybius 3.12

Answer 4

“Hatred from his father”, Blood oath

Question 5

Hasdrubal effect on Hannibal

Answer 5

Rise of Iberia

Question 6

Him being able to pass through due to a… Livy 21.26

Answer 6

“by a mixture of terror and bribery

Question 7

The terror he inflicted onto his enemies Livy 21.28

Answer 7

“Now they were overwhelmed by twin terrors”

Question 8

Hannibal leadership Polybius 3.17

Answer 8

“by sharing personally the fatigue of the battering operations, now cheering on the troops and exposing recklessly to danger.”

Question 9

What does Polybius 3.65 show about his leadership

Answer 9

Cavalry Engagement on the Ticinus, and his flexinbilty and leadership in this battle

Question 10

Polybius 3.9 on Hamilcar wanting revenge

Answer 10

“He remained resolved and watched out for a chance to attacl again”