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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighteenth Century-Marlborough and Frederick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) They were unlimited, given enough time.
(b) They were limited.
(c) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(d) They were unlimited, given enough resources.

2. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire lose territory to the Turks in 1068?
(a) The Turks had vastly superior numbers.
(b) The terrain clearly favored the Turks.
(c) A weak politician was placed in charge of the army.
(d) The newly-elected general was too hot-headed.

3. What is true regarding decisive victories?
(a) They always occur suddenly and often unexpectedly.
(b) They are independant of any gains made.
(c) They can be rapid, or can take decades or longer to achieve.
(d) They can only be won by indirect methods.

4. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?
(a) Pompey and Anthony.
(b) Pompey and Brutus.
(c) Cleopatra and Anthony.
(d) Cleopatra and her brother.

5. 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) Luring opponents into weak positions.
(d) Besieging large towns.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the beneficial gains from warfare maintained?

2. How were the Greeks able to fend off the Persian's first war against them?

3. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?

4. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?

5. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

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