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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Maintain their individuality.
(b) Equip and protect them.
(c) Psychologically condition them.
(d) Train them to be leaders.

2. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?
(a) Cleopatra and her brother.
(b) Pompey and Brutus.
(c) Pompey and Anthony.
(d) Cleopatra and Anthony.

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

4. What was the state of most armies in William of Normandy's time and region?
(a) They contained almost exclusively cavalry.
(b) They were standing, professional armies.
(c) They were mostly poor villagers.
(d) They were mostly composed of mercenaries.

5. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?
(a) Five years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Thirty years.

6. In preparation for a possible war with Germany, France based their strategy on the writings of which general?
(a) Du Guesclin.
(b) Clausewitz.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Belisarius.

7. In the overall strategic planning for the First World War, what country acted as a buffer between Germany and Russia?
(a) Poland.
(b) Austria.
(c) France.
(d) Prussia.

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

9. When did Belisarius carry out his wars of reconquest?
(a) The eighth century AD.
(b) The first century BC.
(c) The fourth century AD.
(d) The first century AD.

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

11. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Employing highly mobile light forces.
(b) Forcing the enemy to attack.
(c) Guerilla warfare.
(d) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.

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

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

14. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?
(a) Five thousand.
(b) Fifteen thousand.
(c) Fifty thousand
(d) A hundred thousand.

15. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?
(a) Archery and horsemanship.
(b) Archery and close quarters combat.
(c) Swordplay and horsemanship.
(d) Single combat and swordplay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?

2. What factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?

3. Prince Edward is credited with improving greatly what type of military element?

4. According to the indirect method, which of the following is true regarding attacks on enemy resources and psychological conditions?

5. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?

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