The Battle of Cannae
Description: The Battle of Cannae was one of the most decisive battles in ancient history, fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire during the Second Punic War. Test your knowledge about this epic clash with this quiz. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: ancient history second punic war military strategy hannibal scipio africanus |
In what year did the Battle of Cannae take place?
Which military leader commanded the Carthaginian army at Cannae?
Which Roman consul led the Roman army at Cannae?
What was the approximate size of the Carthaginian army at Cannae?
What was the approximate size of the Roman army at Cannae?
What type of military formation did the Romans typically use in battle?
What type of military formation did the Carthaginians typically use in battle?
Which military tactic did Hannibal employ at Cannae to encircle and annihilate the Roman army?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Cannae?
How many Roman soldiers were killed in the Battle of Cannae?
How did the Battle of Cannae impact the course of the Second Punic War?
Who was the Roman general who eventually defeated Hannibal and ended the Second Punic War?
What was the significance of the Battle of Cannae in military history?
Which ancient historian is best known for his detailed account of the Battle of Cannae?
What is the legacy of the Battle of Cannae in modern military strategy?