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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. William's ally attacked England from which direction?
(a) The northwest.
(b) The southeast.
(c) The southwest.
(d) The northeast.

2. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?
(a) False retreats.
(b) Artillery bombardment.
(c) Layered defenses.
(d) Wave attacks.

3. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?
(a) At sapping the morale of enemy forces.
(b) At destroying enemy armies wholesale.
(c) In set-piece battles on open plains.
(d) In battles in unusual and difficult terrain.

4. During their first war with Greece, the Persians experienced a revolt in which region?
(a) Libya.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Syria.

5. 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) Maintain their individuality.
(c) Equip and protect them.
(d) Psychologically condition them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?

4. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?

5. William of Normandy was joined by an allied King from what nation?

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