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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. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Nero.
(b) Quintus.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Justinian.

2. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Cleopatra.

3. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.
(b) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(c) Guerilla warfare.
(d) Forcing the enemy to attack.

4. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?
(a) Chemical weapons.
(b) Helicopters.
(c) Nuclear weapons.
(d) Strategic bombers.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?

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

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

5. During their first war with Greece, the Persians experienced a revolt in which region?

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