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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Seventeenth Century- Gustavas, Cromwell, Turenne.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Emperor of the Western Roman Empire during Belisarius's time?
(a) Quintus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Nero.
(d) Justinian.

2. Fabius was famous for what tactic?
(a) Forcing the enemy to attack.
(b) Forestalling engagements until the proper time.
(c) Guerilla warfare.
(d) Employing highly mobile light forces.

3. Prince Edward is credited with improving greatly what type of military element?
(a) Fortified castles.
(b) Combined arms.
(c) Supply trains.
(d) Mobile reconnaissance.

4. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?
(a) 1066 AD.
(b) 1408 AD.
(c) 1346 AD.
(d) 560 AD.

5. According to the author, when did the first use of military strategy in Europe occur?
(a) The fifth century BC.
(b) The first century BC.
(c) The third century AD.
(d) The fifth century AD.

Short Answer Questions

1. Belisarius's legacy caused the Byzantines to adopt what military strategy for centuries?

2. Which great Persian military leader is credited with introducing military strategy to Europe?

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

4. According to a famous quotation described at the beginning of the book, how important are moral conditions compared to physical conditions?

5. What two major elements of martial skill were combined successfully in Europe in the medieval era?

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