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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. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was too rash.
(b) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(c) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(d) He was a coward.

2. During William of Normandy's time, what was the state of military strategy?
(a) It was almost totally forgotten.
(b) It was improving greatly.
(c) It was in decline.
(d) It was unpopular for being unchivalrous.

3. 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.

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

5. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(b) They should be imitated exactly.
(c) They are useful for study only.
(d) They remain important to modern warfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?

2. Which of the following major factors that was developed in warfare in the period between 1854 and 1914 made it harder to employ the indirect approach?

3. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

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

5. Which of the following was a widely-used tactic in William of Normandy's time?

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