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

2. Which general is attributed to stating and frequently reciting the famous line given in this chapter about the relative importance of the moral and the physical?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Washington.
(c) Darius.
(d) Hitler.

3. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?
(a) They will suffer more than they gain.
(b) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.
(c) They will lose international standing.
(d) They will strengthen the support of the people.

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

5. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Logistics.
(b) Offensive strategy.
(c) Defensive strategy.
(d) Fire weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disadvantage can the use of "picked troops" offset?

2. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?

3. The author explains that it is essential to do what to the enemy's center?

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

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

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