Which Carthaginian general crossed the Alps with elephants in 218 BC?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hannibal Barca
- Step 1: Hannibal marched from Spain through Gaul and the Alps to attack Rome in the Second Punic War. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: Hannibal Barca. Why not the others: Hasdrubal, Hamilcar and Mago were his relatives but did not lead this march.
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