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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The South-Eastern or Mediterranean Theatre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Moving rapidly without support.
(b) Using teams of mercenaries.
(c) Besieging large towns.
(d) Luring opponents into weak positions.

2. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Pompey.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) Cleopatra.
(d) Hannibal.

3. What is a "wedge attack" intended to achieve?
(a) The diversion of resources away from the real attack.
(b) The wholesale destruction of enemy troops.
(c) The separation of enemy forces.
(d) The destruction of a fortified location.

4. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(b) He was a coward.
(c) He was too rash.
(d) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.

5. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The continuity of French government and rule.
(b) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(c) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(d) Religious strife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What factor caused the Germans to retreat near the end of the First World War?

2. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

3. Mobility favors troops of what type?

4. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

5. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

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