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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 methods characterized the Wars of Spanish Succession?
(a) Psychological warfare.
(b) Scorched-earth policy.
(c) Indirect methods.
(d) Direct methods.

2. What is one problem of relying upon locomotives in warfare?
(a) Troops suffer health problems.
(b) Coal and labor must be constantly in supply.
(c) The civilian population will suffer without access to trains.
(d) The railways must be protected.

3. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?
(a) Themistocles.
(b) Xerxes.
(c) Belasarius.
(d) Darius the Great.

4. Who was Caesar's main opponent throughout most of his campaigns?
(a) Hannibal.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Pompey.
(d) The Spartans.

5. According to one of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book, what is the likely outcome for all nations that participate in a war?
(a) They will profit if the war takes place outside their borders.
(b) They will strengthen the support of the people.
(c) They will lose international standing.
(d) They will suffer more than they gain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did many European principalities fail to become strong, united nations?

2. According to the author, which of the following strategies have been known and used by intelligent generals dating back to ancient times?

3. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?

4. A "pincer movement" involves what kind of strategic maneuver?

5. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?

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