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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Seventeenth Century- Gustavas, Cromwell, Turenne.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The chain of military command.
(b) The actual directing of military forces.
(c) The respect received from the troops.
(d) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.

3. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Darius.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Reza Shah.

4. What was Belisarius's first major reconquest?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Persia.
(c) Spain.
(d) Rome.

5. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) His strategy continued to improve.
(b) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.
(c) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(d) He relied on weak advisors.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?

2. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?

3. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

4. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?

5. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?

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