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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusions from Twenty-Five Centuries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?
(a) Strong economic growth.
(b) Rapid militarization.
(c) Unrest in occupied territories.
(d) Popular support for a new form of government.

2. What events caused France to become a united nation?
(a) The French Revolution.
(b) The country's invasion by foreigners.
(c) The politicians and actions by Germany.
(d) The formation of the United States of America.

3. What was unusual about the Wars of Spanish Succession?
(a) They were never officially ended.
(b) They were technically carried out between civilian organizations.
(c) They took place outside of either nation's territory.
(d) They were extremely short.

4. 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 becoming industrialized.
(c) They badly needed more manpower to carry out large wars.
(d) They were ruled by various princes and not united.

5. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?
(a) Defensive-offensive combinations.
(b) Supply-line interdiction.
(c) Ship fleet strategies.
(d) The indirect approach.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what nation first employed military strategy in Europe?

2. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?

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

4. Constable du Guesclin's style was most influenced by which previous general?

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

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