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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) Rapid militarization.
(b) Popular support for a new form of government.
(c) Strong economic growth.
(d) Unrest in occupied territories.

2. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?
(a) The organization of mass military forces.
(b) The broad strategic military movement of forces.
(c) The attack and defense of large regions.
(d) The policies that govern or closely relate to Generalship.

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

4. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?
(a) By using a pincer maneuver.
(b) By forcing them to engage in smaller groups.
(c) By wearing them down with artillery fire.
(d) By cutting off their supplies.

5. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?
(a) He knew Belisarius had superior numbers.
(b) He was already fighting a war in Frankish territories.
(c) He knew the terrain favored the defender too heavily.
(d) He was afraid of Belisarius and his reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Constable du Geusclin always avoided attacking which of the following?

2. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?

3. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?

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

5. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?

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