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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. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?
(a) Pompey and Brutus.
(b) Cleopatra and Anthony.
(c) Cleopatra and her brother.
(d) Pompey and Anthony.

2. In their second war against the Greeks, the massive Persian army and navy that supported it created what strategic problem?
(a) An obvious "line of expectation."
(b) Dependance on local resources.
(c) A narrow front.
(d) Low "division slice."

3. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The broad strategic military movement of forces.
(b) The attack and defense of large regions.
(c) The organization of mass military forces.
(d) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.

4. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?
(a) The results were mixed.
(b) The results were indecisive.
(c) The results were totally decisive.
(d) It is impossible to comment on the results.

5. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?
(a) Avoiding bloodshed and battles.
(b) Building fortifications.
(c) Concentration of forces.
(d) False retreats.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What factor did Constable du Guesclin rely upon in enemy territory?

3. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?

4. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?

5. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?

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