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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. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?
(a) Moral conditions do not matter at all.
(b) Moral conditions are equally important.
(c) Moral conditions are about half as important.
(d) Moral conditions are three times as important.

2. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.
(b) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.
(c) His men were not inspired by his leadership.
(d) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.

3. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) The Navy.
(b) Cavalry.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Artillery.

4. What was Belisarius's first major reconquest?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Spain.
(c) Persia.
(d) Rome.

5. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?
(a) With a small force.
(b) With no chance of defeat.
(c) Bloodlessly.
(d) Very quickly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?

3. Compared to normal military strategies, indirect strategies strive to achieve what goal?

4. Constable du Geusclin always avoided attacking which of the following?

5. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

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