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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?
(a) Mechanization.
(b) Landing craft.
(c) Flight.
(d) Transport ships.

2. According to the author, what nation first employed military strategy in Europe?
(a) The Athenians.
(b) The Egyptians.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Persians.

3. Turkey's strategies are most similar to those of what military leader?
(a) Constable du Guesclin.
(b) Hannibal.
(c) Belisarius.
(d) Clausewitz.

4. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Piracy.
(b) Trade.
(c) The poaching of ivory.
(d) Slavery.

5. The author argues that the nature of strategy explains which of the following regarding how people change their opinions?
(a) People do not like to be convinced by others to change their opinions.
(b) People never truly change their opinions.
(c) People rapidly change their opinions to suit the situation.
(d) People accept the opinions only of those they trust.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

2. How does the author define "Generalship"?

3. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?

4. How were Arab nations vulnerable during the First World War?

5. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?

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