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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Seventeenth Century- Gustavas, Cromwell, Turenne.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Trade.
(b) Slavery.
(c) The poaching of ivory.
(d) Piracy.

2. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was too rash.
(b) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(c) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(d) He was a coward.

3. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five hundred.

4. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?
(a) He knew Belisarius had superior numbers.
(b) He was already fighting a war in Frankish territories.
(c) He was afraid of Belisarius and his reputation.
(d) He knew the terrain favored the defender too heavily.

5. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Single combat and swordplay.
(b) Archery and horsemanship.
(c) Archery and close quarters combat.
(d) Swordplay and horsemanship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Edward is credited with improving greatly what type of military element?

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

3. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?

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

5. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?

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