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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. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Quintus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Justinian.
(d) Nero.

2. After the second war with Persia, Greece secured about how many years of peace and freedom from the Persians?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Seventy.
(c) Five hundred.
(d) Ten.

3. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?
(a) They are effective, but too hard to carry out.
(b) It is impossible to know if they are successful.
(c) They are highly effective.
(d) They are almost never effective.

4. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?
(a) Reza Shah.
(b) Darius.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Pompey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?

2. What is the most important possible result of a significant moral victory?

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

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

5. What disadvantage can the use of "picked troops" offset?

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