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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The South-Eastern or Mediterranean Theatre.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the First World War, what was Italy's diplomatic status?
(a) It was allied with Austria and Hungary.
(b) It remained neutral, but was invaded by both Austria and France.
(c) It was allied with France and England.
(d) It successfully remained neutral throughout the war.

2. What distinction does the author make during the discussion of the wars fought by Hannibal, Scipio and Caesar?
(a) Decisive vs indecisive results.
(b) Strategy vs tactics.
(c) Direct vs indirect approaches.
(d) Free vs conscripted armies.

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

4. According to the author, how did Turenne's military strategy change as the general aged?
(a) His increasingly relied on outdated strategies.
(b) His strategy continued to improve.
(c) His grasp of strategy faded quickly.
(d) He relied on weak advisors.

5. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?
(a) He wanted to avoid unneccesary killing for religious reasons.
(b) He wanted to preserve his own troops at all costs.
(c) He was orderly and disliked "messy" battles.
(d) He wanted to turn defeated opponents into followers.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?

2. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

3. What events caused France to become a united nation?

4. According to the author, what were the results of the Hundred Year's War, fought by du Guesclin and others?

5. Which country became noted as a major world power for the first time during the First World War?

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