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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 critical factor does naval power in the Mediterranean influence, especially in the case of the Greeks?
(a) Control of communications.
(b) Amphibious assault capability.
(c) The horn of doubt.
(d) Force multipliers.

2. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The actual directing of military forces.
(b) The chain of military command.
(c) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.
(d) The respect received from the troops.

3. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The organization of mass military forces.
(b) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.
(c) The broad strategic military movement of forces.
(d) The attack and defense of large regions.

4. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?
(a) The third century AD.
(b) The first century BC.
(c) The fifth century BC.
(d) The fifth century AD.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

2. What was Belisarius's first major reconquest?

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

4. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

5. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

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