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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Byzantine Wars-Belisarius and Narses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?
(a) At sapping the morale of enemy forces.
(b) At destroying enemy armies wholesale.
(c) In battles in unusual and difficult terrain.
(d) In set-piece battles on open plains.

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

3. 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.

4. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?
(a) With a small force.
(b) With no chance of defeat.
(c) Bloodlessly.
(d) Very quickly.

5. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Equip and protect them.
(b) Train them to be leaders.
(c) Psychologically condition them.
(d) Maintain their individuality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?

3. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

4. Compared to normal military strategies, indirect strategies strive to achieve what goal?

5. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?

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