Round 7: Tossup 14

A general from this empire took out his eye while marching through the Arno marshes. (10[1])This empire was defeated at the Battle (10[1])of Cape Ecnomus, likely the largest naval battle in history, due to their enemy’s use of the corvus. The Mercenary War broke out in this empire in response to payments being delayed by Hanno the Great. Fresh figs (10[2])were once presented in a speech by Cato the Elder to cite (10[1])the looming proximity of this empire, which was mythically founded by the Phoenician queen Dido. This empire won the Battle of Cannae (“CAHN-eye”) after its army crossed the Alps. For 10 points, name this North African empire whose army was once led by Hannibal. ■END■

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