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

2. When an enemy is attacked along a "natural line of expectation," what is the usual result?
(a) The enemy has a high chance of resisting the attack.
(b) The enemy will not be able to counter effectively.
(c) The enemy's strength will be worn down.
(d) The enemy will not be prepared for the attack.

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

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

5. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?
(a) Fifteen thousand.
(b) Fifty thousand
(c) Five thousand.
(d) A hundred thousand.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?

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

5. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?

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