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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. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?
(a) In battles in unusual and difficult terrain.
(b) In set-piece battles on open plains.
(c) At destroying enemy armies wholesale.
(d) At sapping the morale of enemy forces.

2. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?
(a) The first century BC.
(b) The third century AD.
(c) The fifth century BC.
(d) The fifth century AD.

3. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?
(a) The longbow.
(b) Greek fire.
(c) Ocean-going ships.
(d) The trebuchet.

4. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?
(a) By using mercenaries.
(b) By bribing Persian soldiers.
(c) By levying soldiers from the citizenry.
(d) By retreating into a narrow strait.

5. How were the Greeks able to fend off the Persian's first war against them?
(a) By clever negotiation.
(b) By instituting a draft.
(c) By expanding their navy.
(d) By encouraging Persian colonies to revolt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of strategy?

2. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?

3. About how many Russian soldiers died on the eastern front during the First World War?

4. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?

5. At the time of the Wars of Spanish Succession, what was the state of most European nations?

(see the answer key)

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