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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. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?
(a) They will lose international standing.
(b) They will suffer more than they gain.
(c) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.
(d) They will strengthen the support of the people.

2. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?
(a) The fifth century BC.
(b) The first century BC.
(c) The third century AD.
(d) The fifth century AD.

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

4. How does the author define "Generalship"?
(a) The chain of military command.
(b) The respect received from the troops.
(c) The actual directing of military forces.
(d) The dominating force of leadership of a commander.

5. William's ally attacked England from which direction?
(a) The northwest.
(b) The southeast.
(c) The northeast.
(d) The southwest.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the indirect approach, military strategy needs to include plans to attack in what manner?

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

3. During their first war with Greece, the Persians experienced a revolt in which region?

4. What critical factor does naval power in the Mediterranean influence, especially in the case of the Greeks?

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

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