Which of these statements was true of Hannibal's route during the second Punic War?
A. His army had a battle in the Pyrenees.
B. He began in New Carthage and traveled to Cannae.
C. He took a sea route from Carthage to Rome.
D. His army was finally defeated in Sicily.
Answer (1)
Hannibal's route during the Second Punic War did not involve battles in the Pyrenees, nor did he defeat his army in Sicily. He began in New Carthage and traversed through the Alps before reaching Italy, with his ultimate defeat occurring at the Battle of Zama. The misleading options highlight the complexity and daring nature of his military strategies. ;
