Round 5: Tossup 14

A general from this empire took out his eye while marching through the Arno marshes. (10[6])This empire (10[1])was defeated (10[1])at the Battle of Cape Ecnomus, (10[1])likely the largest (10[1])naval battle in history, 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 (10[1])by Hanno the Great. Fresh figs were once presented in a speech by Cato the Elder to cite 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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