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

2. Which general is attributed to stating and frequently reciting the famous line given in this chapter about the relative importance of the moral and the physical?
(a) Darius.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Hitler.
(d) Washington.

3. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire lose territory to the Turks in 1068?
(a) A weak politician was placed in charge of the army.
(b) The terrain clearly favored the Turks.
(c) The Turks had vastly superior numbers.
(d) The newly-elected general was too hot-headed.

4. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Single combat and swordplay.
(b) Swordplay and horsemanship.
(c) Archery and close quarters combat.
(d) Archery and horsemanship.

5. What factor did Constable du Guesclin rely upon in enemy territory?
(a) Reconnaissance.
(b) Overwhelming power and strength.
(c) Dissent among the occupied people.
(d) Light, fast troops.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?

3. How does the author define "Generalship"?

4. William's ally attacked England from which direction?

5. Which of the following is a major risk in using a standing army with very long individual terms of service?

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