View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The French Revolution and Napolean Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Quintus.
(c) Justinian.
(d) Nero.

2. What was unusual about the Wars of Spanish Succession?
(a) They were technically carried out between civilian organizations.
(b) They took place outside of either nation's territory.
(c) They were extremely short.
(d) They were never officially ended.

3. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Offensive strategy.
(b) Logistics.
(c) Defensive strategy.
(d) Fire weapons.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author characterize the France that develops under Napoleon?

2. Constable du Guesclin's style was most influenced by which previous general?

3. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?

4. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 227 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample