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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. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?
(a) By avoiding fortified towns.
(b) By attacking supply lines.
(c) By using amphibious assaults.
(d) By providing better weapons for his troops.

2. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(b) Religious strife.
(c) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(d) The continuity of French government and rule.

3. During their first war with Greece, the Persians experienced a revolt in which region?
(a) Libya.
(b) Syria.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Sicily.

4. Which of the following nations was NOT a major player in the war on the eastern front?
(a) Poland.
(b) Prussia.
(c) Russia.
(d) Austria.

5. Effective grand strategies must include what factor?
(a) Methods to subjugate conquered peoples.
(b) Methods to maintain whatever is gained.
(c) Both indirect and direct methods.
(d) Propaganda.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?

2. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

3. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

4. During Constable du Geusclin's time, the English had what major technological advantage?

5. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?

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