2. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.
(a) Umpiricism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Empiricism.
(d) Globalization.

3. The Battle of Shiloh was a surprise to the northerners. Why?
(a) They did not know there was an army nearby.
(b) They were not very intelligent.
(c) They did not know the country was in war.
(d) They were exhausted and poorly prepared.

4. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?
(a) MacMillon.
(b) Patton.
(c) MacArthur.
(d) Roosevelt.

5. Wellington was well known for having _____________ routine, which is credited for much of his success in planning campaigns.
(a) An exciting.
(b) An unusual.
(c) An often changing.
(d) An unvarying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter one, "Alexander the Great and Heroic Leadership," begins with Keegan comparing Alexander to Napoleon, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Prince Charles, Hitler and others. Does the author believe any of these leaders can compare to Alexander the Great?

2. Hitler was one of the most __________________ leaders of his or any other time.

3. Chapter eight," Grant and American Democracy", details Grant's views on what?

4. Was staying hidden terrible to Hitler?

5. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.

(see the answer key)

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