Round 4: Tossup 14

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