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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 factor aided Napoleon in his ascent to become ruler of a united France?
(a) Unrest in occupied territories.
(b) Strong economic growth.
(c) Rapid militarization.
(d) Popular support for a new form of government.

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

3. What factor did Constable du Guesclin rely upon in enemy territory?
(a) Light, fast troops.
(b) Overwhelming power and strength.
(c) Dissent among the occupied people.
(d) Reconnaissance.

4. The author suggests that which of the following can easily become involved in grand strategy?
(a) Race.
(b) Organized labor.
(c) Industry.
(d) Religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. When did the decisive battles of William of Normandy occur?

5. Marlborough was notable for his use of what stratagems?

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