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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Byzantine Wars-Belisarius and Narses.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following elements is NOT described as being part of the "center" of a country's military power?
(a) Technology.
(b) Control.
(c) Morale.
(d) Supply.

2. Many developed what false impression of Caesar's strategies?
(a) He was a pawn of the Egyptians.
(b) He was ruthless and bloodthirsty.
(c) He was too rash.
(d) He was a coward.

3. Like Caesar, Belisarius was able to achieve victory in what way?
(a) With no chance of defeat.
(b) Very quickly.
(c) With a small force.
(d) Bloodlessly.

4. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.
(b) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.
(c) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.
(d) His men were not inspired by his leadership.

5. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?
(a) Train them to be leaders.
(b) Maintain their individuality.
(c) Equip and protect them.
(d) Psychologically condition them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disadvantage can the use of "picked troops" offset?

2. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?

3. In what area of generalship did Belisarius excel?

4. How were the Greeks able to fend off the Persian's first war against them?

5. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?

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