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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Eighteenth Century-Marlborough and Frederick.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Using teams of mercenaries.
(b) Besieging large towns.
(c) Moving rapidly without support.
(d) Luring opponents into weak positions.

2. According to the author, what nation first employed military strategy in Europe?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Persians.
(d) The Athenians.

3. In addition to the physical gains, why did Fabius employ his brand of warfare?
(a) For pyschological effect.
(b) For pure fame and glory.
(c) In order to pillage territories more effectively.
(d) To wear down his opponent's strength.

4. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Trade.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Piracy.
(d) The poaching of ivory.

5. "Grand Strategy" incorporates what two elements of warfare?
(a) Policy and military strategy.
(b) Culture and religion.
(c) Psychology and military strategy.
(d) Policy and popular support.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?

2. The Wars of Spanish Succession were strongly affected by what factor in Europe?

3. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?

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

5. About how many men was Belisarius given with which to conquer the Vandals?

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