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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author explains that it is essential to do what to the enemy's center?
(a) Dislocate it.
(b) Destroy it.
(c) Avoid it.
(d) Locate it.

2. Why did the Eastern Roman Empire lose territory to the Turks in 1068?
(a) The terrain clearly favored the Turks.
(b) The newly-elected general was too hot-headed.
(c) The Turks had vastly superior numbers.
(d) A weak politician was placed in charge of the army.

3. In the First World War, which Mediterranean nation did the allies hope to re-unify?
(a) Greece.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Croatia.

4. Some of Fabius' tactics could be compared to what kind of modern warfare?
(a) Scorched-earth policy.
(b) Infiltration doctrine.
(c) Blitzkreig.
(d) Guerilla warfare.

5. Which of the following was not a major branch of the military during Cromwell's time?
(a) The Navy.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Artillery.
(d) Cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a major risk in using a standing army with very long individual terms of service?

2. What is true regarding decisive victories?

3. How were Arab nations vulnerable during the First World War?

4. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?

5. Who was the main German commander on the eastern front?

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