A Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC, effectively ending the Second Punic War.

A Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC, effectively ending the Second Punic War.

• A. Brutus
• B. St. Paul
• C. Hannibal
• D. Scipio

Answer: (D)

Publius Cornelius Scipio, known as Scipio Africanus, is the Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC, ending the Second Punic War. He won by adapting Roman tactics to counter Hannibal’s strengths. Scipio kept his infantry organized in flexible formations, used his cavalry to outmaneuver Carthaginian horsemen on the wings, and employed a deliberate counter to the elephants. By drawing Hannibal’s elephants into a trap and letting his troops close with discipline, the Roman legions breached Carthaginian lines and secured the decisive victory. The result left Carthage humiliated and compelled to sue for peace, effectively ending the war and earning Scipio the surname Africanus for his triumph. The other names aren’t the victor in this battle. One is Hannibal, the Carthaginian commander Hannibal himself. The others were notable figures in different eras or roles, not the general who won at Zama.

Publius Cornelius Scipio, known as Scipio Africanus, is the Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC, ending the Second Punic War. He won by adapting Roman tactics to counter Hannibal’s strengths. Scipio kept his infantry organized in flexible formations, used his cavalry to outmaneuver Carthaginian horsemen on the wings, and employed a deliberate counter to the elephants. By drawing Hannibal’s elephants into a trap and letting his troops close with discipline, the Roman legions breached Carthaginian lines and secured the decisive victory. The result left Carthage humiliated and compelled to sue for peace, effectively ending the war and earning Scipio the surname Africanus for his triumph.

The other names aren’t the victor in this battle. One is Hannibal, the Carthaginian commander Hannibal himself. The others were notable figures in different eras or roles, not the general who won at Zama.