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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 the author, what nation first employed military strategy in Europe?
(a) The Athenians.
(b) The Egyptians.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Persians.

2. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?
(a) He was afraid of Belisarius and his reputation.
(b) He knew Belisarius had superior numbers.
(c) He was already fighting a war in Frankish territories.
(d) He knew the terrain favored the defender too heavily.

3. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?
(a) Darius the Great.
(b) Belasarius.
(c) Xerxes.
(d) Themistocles.

4. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(b) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(c) The continuity of French government and rule.
(d) Religious strife.

5. Compared to normal military strategies, indirect strategies strive to achieve what goal?
(a) Multiple subsidiary goals.
(b) The same goal.
(c) Purely psychological goals.
(d) Purely material goals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?

2. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?

3. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?

4. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

5. During William of Normandy's time, what was the state of military strategy?

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