The Second Punic War, 218-201 BCE

Question 1

What colony, Carthage’s commercial rival in Spain, constantly complained to Rome concerning Hannibal’s advancements up the Ebro prior to the Second Punic War?

Answer 1

Massilia

Question 2

In 220 BCE, Rome sent ambassadors to inform Hannibal of their fides with what city, an act which Hannibal and the Carthaginian senate interpreted as Roman interference?

Answer 2

Saguntum

Question 3

What city did Hannibal besiege in early 219 BCE, precipitating the Second Punic War?

Answer 3

Saguntum

Question 4

What law of 218 BCE revealed that a large number of Romans were engaged in oversea trade?

Answer 4

Lex Claudia

Question 5

What two consuls of 218 BCE readily accepted the challenge of defeating Carthage in the Second Punic War?

Answer 5

Publius Cornelius Scipio and Tiberius Sempronius Longus

Question 6

In a sort of reversal of roles from the first Punic War, the lack of Carthaginian navy prowess meant Hannibal’s main strategy was evident. What?

Answer 6

Invade Italy to seize the initiative

Question 7

Where did Publius Cornelius Scipio bring an army to either invade Spain or cut Hannibal off at Gaul, but arrived too late as Hannibal already began marching towards the Alps?

Answer 7

Massilia

Question 8

As he departed for the Alps in 218 BCE, Hannibal left what brother of his in charge of Carthago Nova?

Answer 8

Hasdrubal

Question 9

Having been delayed by delayed by revolts in Cisalpine Gaul, who arrived at Massilia too late to intercept Hannibal?

Answer 9

Publius Cornelius Scipio

Question 10

The Insubres and Boii, already at war with Rome, readily joined forces with what man’s army as he descends upon Italy in 218 BCE?

Answer 10

Hannibal’s

Question 11

In what year was the battle of Ticinus River?

Answer 11

218 BCE

Question 12

What minor cavalry skirmish of 218 BCE led off the Second Punic War with a Carthaginian victory?

Answer 12

Ticinus River

Question 13

At what battle of 218 BCE was Publius Cornelius Scipio rescued by his son?

Answer 13

Ticinus River

Question 14

Although he was originally slated to invade Africa, what consul was recalled to Italy following the battle of Ticinus River to reinforce Scipio?

Answer 14

Tiberius Sempronius Longus

Question 15

In what year was the battle of Trebia River?

Answer 15

218 BCE

Question 16

What consul, eager for battle, was easily tempted into an ambush against the wishes of his co-consul Publius Cornelius Scipio at the battle of Trebia River?

Answer 16

Titus Sempronius Longus

Question 17

What man, who had previously subdued the Insubrians and placed Cisalpina under Roman control during his stint as consul in 223 BCE, was reelected consul in 217 BCE along with Gnaeus Servilius?

Answer 17

Gaius Flaminius

Question 18

At what battle was Gaius Flaminius pulled into an ambush in 217 BCE, a defeat so drastic that it pulled Rome into fear of an imminent siege?

Answer 18

Lake Trasimene

Question 19

In what year was the battle of Lake Trasimene?

Answer 19

217 BCE

Question 20

Following the death of Gaius Flaminius at the battle of Lake Trasimene, what man was elected dictator in 217 BCE?

Answer 20

Fabius Maximus (Cunctator)

Question 21

Rather than by appointment of a magistrate with imperium, what man was elected dictator directly by the Centuriate assembly following the disaster of Lake Trasimene?

Answer 21

Fabius Maximus (Cunctator)

Question 22

Because Fabius Maximus was unable to choose his magister equitum, what rather impulsive Roman, who typically disagreed with Fabius’s conservative strategy, was chosen by the Comitia Centuriata?

Answer 22

Marcus Minucius Rufus

Question 23

What man, known as the “shield of Rome”, received the agnomen Cunctator for his delaying tactics against Hannibal?

Answer 23

Fabius Maximus (Cunctator)

Question 24

As not everyone in Rome seemed to favor Fabius Maximus’s patience in wearing down the Carthaginian army, what two men were elected consul after he stepped down?

Answer 24

Gaius Terentius Varro and Lucius Aemilius Paullus

Question 25

In what year was the battle of Canae?

Answer 25

216 BCE

Question 26

Among the dead Romans at the battle of Cannae was what consul of 216 BCE?

Answer 26

Lucius Aemilius Paullus

Question 27

What consul was able to escape death from the battle of Cannae in 216 BCE and return home to a warm reception in spite of the massive defeat?

Answer 27

Gaius Terentius Varro

Question 28

In 215 BCE, what foreign king agreed to a mutual assistance pact with Hannibal?

Answer 28

Philip V of Macedon

Question 29

Following the battle of Cannae, what city revolted in 216 BCE until it was recaptured by Quintus Fulvius Flaccus in 211 BCE?

Answer 29

Capua

Question 30

What city revolted against Rome in 212 BCE until it was recaptured by Fabius Maximus Cunctator in 209 BCE?

Answer 30

Tarentum

Question 31

What ruler of Syracuse supported Rome until he eventual death in 215 BCE?

Answer 31

Hiero II

Question 32

After the death of his Rome-supporting grandfather Hiero II, what man took control of Syracuse and offered his support to Hannibal and the Carthaginians instead?

Answer 32

Hieronymus

Question 33

Who died after a short one year stint as ruler of Syracuse in 214 BCE?

Answer 33

Hieronymus

Question 34

While Fabius Maximus is known as the “shield of Rome”, what man is known as the “sword of Rome”

Answer 34

Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Question 35

What man conducts the siege of Syracuse and finally captures the city in 211 BCE?

Answer 35

Marcus Claudius Marcellus

Question 36

Marcus Claudius Marcellus was able to finally capture Syracuse despite the its bulwark defenses and artillery invented by what Greek who was accidentally killed during the battle?

Answer 36

Archimedes

Question 37

What war lasted from 218-201 BCE?

Answer 37

Second Punic War

Question 38

What war lasted from 215-205 BCE?

Answer 38

The First Macedonian War

Question 39

What are the years for the Second Punic War?

Answer 39

218-201 BCE

Question 40

What are the years of the First Macedonian War?

Answer 40

215-205 BCE

Question 41

During which war, which had no major battles, was Valerius Laevinus stationed at Brundisium before sailing to Greece to break up the alliance between Hannibal and Phillip V

Answer 41

First Macedonian War