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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?
(a) By retreating into a narrow strait.
(b) By levying soldiers from the citizenry.
(c) By bribing Persian soldiers.
(d) By using mercenaries.

2. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) For pure fame and glory.
(b) To wear down his opponent's strength.
(c) In order to pillage territories more effectively.
(d) For pyschological effect.

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

4. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Thirty years.

5. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?
(a) Psychology and military strategy.
(b) Policy and popular support.
(c) Culture and religion.
(d) Policy and military strategy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What methods characterized the Wars of Spanish Succession?

2. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

3. What events caused France to become a united nation?

4. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?

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

(see the answer key)

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