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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. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?
(a) The failed invasion of Thrace.
(b) The division of the empire into two halves.
(c) Encounters with Persian horse-archers.
(d) A loss to Gothic cavalry.

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(a) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.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

3. What factor hampered Marlborough's progress?
(a) Communications were not reliable at the time.
(b) Spanish supply trains were too slow.
(c) The enemy had numerical superiority.
(d) He was held back by cautious generals.

4. Why did many European principalities fail to become strong, united nations?
(a) Constant bickering drove them apart.
(b) The philosophy and religion of the time discouraged it.
(c) There was insufficient technology to support a large state.
(d) Individual princes were unwilling to give up their power.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?

2. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?

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

4. What is true regarding decisive victories?

5. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

(see the answer key)

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