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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. During the British Civil Wars, what were the prospects for sweeping victories and conquests?
(a) The author could not comment on the prospects.
(b) They were unlimited, given enough time.
(c) They were unlimited, given enough resources.
(d) They were limited.

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

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

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

5. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Darius.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Reza Shah.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Greeks contain the superior numbers of their enemies?

2. In what way did Caesar excel as a general?

3. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

4. What caused the Romans to restructure their entire military starting in 378 AD?

5. Who led the second Persian invasion of Greece?

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