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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. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?
(a) By cutting off their supplies.
(b) By using a pincer maneuver.
(c) By forcing them to engage in smaller groups.
(d) By wearing them down with artillery fire.

2. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?
(a) Free vs conscripted armies.
(b) Direct vs indirect approaches.
(c) Strategy vs tactics.
(d) Decisive vs indecisive results.

3. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?
(a) By using amphibious assaults.
(b) By avoiding fortified towns.
(c) By attacking supply lines.
(d) By providing better weapons for his troops.

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

5. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) Artillery.
(b) The Navy.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?

2. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?

3. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?

4. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?

5. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?

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