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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The French Revolution and Napolean Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?
(a) Free vs conscripted armies.
(b) Decisive vs indecisive results.
(c) Strategy vs tactics.
(d) Direct vs indirect approaches.

2. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?
(a) The longbow.
(b) Greek fire.
(c) The trebuchet.
(d) Ocean-going ships.

3. When moving to engage the superior Scottish forces, what was the nature of Cromwell's overall strategic maneuver?
(a) A slow inexorable creep that avoided major confrontations.
(b) Cromwell did not use a strategic maneuver.
(c) A lightning offensive that relied on seizing the enemy's supplies.
(d) An indirect sweeping movement made while gathering supplies.

4. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?
(a) Concentrated fire.
(b) Indirect manuevers.
(c) Bold frontal attacks.
(d) Tactical withdrawls.

5. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?
(a) They were becoming democracies and republics.
(b) They were ruled by various princes and not united.
(c) They badly needed more manpower to carry out large wars.
(d) They were becoming industrialized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What factor hampered Marlborough's progress?

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

3. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?

4. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

5. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?

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