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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(b) They should be imitated exactly.
(c) They are useful for study only.
(d) They remain important to modern warfare.

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

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

4. What was the state of generalship during the British Civil Wars?
(a) British generals far outmatched those of other forces.
(b) Generals were skilled and evenly matched.
(c) Generals were unskilled politicians.
(d) The skills of generals on all sides varied widely.

5. Constable du Guesclin's style was most influenced by which previous general?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Fabius.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. William of Normandy was joined by an allied King from what nation?

2. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?

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

4. Why did many European principalities fail to become strong, united nations?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the overall strategy of Fabius in his war against Hannibal?

2. How did Cromwell overcome his enemy's numeric superiority?

3. What was Caesar's overall strategy in his Mediterranean campaigns?

4. What instigated the Byzantine war against the Vandals?

5. How did the Greeks achieve victory in the second Greek and Persian war?

6. What was the overall state of military strategy in William of Normandy's time?

7. Why were decisive results difficult to achieve during the British Civil Wars?

8. Describe some of Belisarius's conquests.

9. What is a "natural line of expectation"?

10. What were Prince Edward's accomplishments in the development of military technology and strategy?

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