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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19: The Theory of Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?
(a) One million.
(b) Five-hundred thousand.
(c) Two-hundred thousand.
(d) One-hundred thousand.

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) Napoleon.
(b) Washington.
(c) Darius.
(d) Hitler.

3. According to the indirect method, which of the following routes should be taken in order to engage the enemy?
(a) The route that confuses the enemy most.
(b) The fastest possible route.
(c) A circuitous route that provides an advantage in terrain or position.
(d) A direct route that is difficult to disrupt.

4. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?
(a) Offensive strategy.
(b) Defensive strategy.
(c) Logistics.
(d) Fire weapons.

5. Which nation did Russia decide to focus their efforts on first?
(a) Romania.
(b) Austria.
(c) Germany.
(d) Prussia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?

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

3. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?

4. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

5. What historical general is cited as basing his conquests on popular support?

(see the answer key)

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