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

2. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?
(a) Generals were skilled and evenly matched.
(b) Generals were unskilled politicians.
(c) The skills of generals on all sides varied widely.
(d) British generals far outmatched those of other forces.

3. One of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book states that all warfare is based on what?
(a) Government.
(b) Deception.
(c) Power.
(d) Strength.

4. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?
(a) They are almost never effective.
(b) They are effective, but too hard to carry out.
(c) They are highly effective.
(d) It is impossible to know if they are successful.

5. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?
(a) By avoiding fortified towns.
(b) By using amphibious assaults.
(c) By providing better weapons for his troops.
(d) By attacking supply lines.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?

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

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