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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The French Revolution and Napolean Bonaparte.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?
(a) The failure of other states to recognize England's claims.
(b) The brief nature of the "conquered condition."
(c) Religious strife.
(d) The continuity of French government and rule.

2. During Caesar's wars, who was fighting for control of Egypt?
(a) Pompey and Anthony.
(b) Pompey and Brutus.
(c) Cleopatra and Anthony.
(d) Cleopatra and her brother.

3. According to the author, what is the use or importance of ancient strategies?
(a) They are useful for study only.
(b) They should be imitated exactly.
(c) They have no relevance to modern warfare.
(d) They remain important to modern warfare.

4. One of the aphorisms introduced at the beginning of the book states that all warfare is based on what?
(a) Deception.
(b) Power.
(c) Strength.
(d) Government.

5. What type of new military technology is discussed in depth at the beginning of the book?
(a) Nuclear weapons.
(b) Helicopters.
(c) Chemical weapons.
(d) Strategic bombers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fabius was famous for what tactic?

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

3. According to the author, it is critically important to do what to every soldier in a military force?

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

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

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