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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Conclusions from Twenty-Five Centuries.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. William of Normandy was joined by an allied King from what nation?
(a) Norway.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Luxembourg.
(d) The Netherlands.

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

5. Which of the following is a common method for generals employing the indirect approach?
(a) Moving rapidly without support.
(b) Besieging large towns.
(c) Luring opponents into weak positions.
(d) Using teams of mercenaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?

2. What characteristic of the English occupation of France during the Hundred Year's war argues for the results being indecisive?

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

4. In his major engagement with the Scottish, how was Cromwell able to overcome the numerical superiority of the enemy forces?

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

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