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

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

3. How were the Greeks able to fend off the Persian's first war against them?
(a) By expanding their navy.
(b) By clever negotiation.
(c) By encouraging Persian colonies to revolt.
(d) By instituting a draft.

4. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?
(a) Darius.
(b) Reza Shah.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Hannibal.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

4. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?

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

(see the answer key)

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