Round 5: Tossup 14

A general from this empire took out his eye while marching through the Arno marshes. (10[5])This empire was defeated at the Battle of Cape Ecnomus, likely the largest naval battle in history, (10[1])due to their enemy’s use of the corvus. The Mercenary (10[1])War broke out in this empire in response to payments being delayed by Hanno the Great. (10[1])Fresh figs were once presented in a speech by Cato the Elder to cite the looming proximity of this empire, (10[1])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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