Why Was the Roman General Scipio Given the Nickname "Africanus

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why was the Roman general Scipio given the nickname "Africanus"?

• A) He was proconsul in Numidia.
• B) He divided his armies between Africa and Spain.
• C) He defeated Hannibal at Zama, outside of Carthage.
• D) He conquered all of north Africa to Egypt.
• E) He led the Roman navy to circumnavigate Africa.

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