1. Home
  2. / Hannibal
  3. / What was the cause of Hannibal's death?

What was the cause of Hannibal's death?

  • Suicide by poison

  • Killed in battle

  • Natural causes

  • Assassination

Answer

Hannibal died by suicide, choosing to take poison rather than be captured by his enemies. This occurred after he was betrayed to the Romans while in the court of Bithynia.
Hannibal Unleashed: A Quiz on the Legendary Carthaginian General

Hannibal Unleashed: A Quiz on the Legendary Carthaginian General

Take the Hannibal Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox