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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand Strategy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the war chief Vitiges decide not to fight Belisarius in Naples?
(a) He was already fighting a war in Frankish territories.
(b) He knew the terrain favored the defender too heavily.
(c) He knew Belisarius had superior numbers.
(d) He was afraid of Belisarius and his reputation.

2. What was the state of most armies in William of Normandy's time and region?
(a) They were mostly composed of mercenaries.
(b) They contained almost exclusively cavalry.
(c) They were standing, professional armies.
(d) They were mostly poor villagers.

3. Which of the following historical commanders did NOT enjoy supreme power in both military and political matters, as did Hitler?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Hannibal.
(d) Caesar.

4. Why did many European principalities fail to become strong, united nations?
(a) The philosophy and religion of the time discouraged it.
(b) There was insufficient technology to support a large state.
(c) Constant bickering drove them apart.
(d) Individual princes were unwilling to give up their power.

5. The common and imprecise interpretation of Clausewitz's writings was that victory could achieved by having a majority of which of the following?
(a) Public support.
(b) Railways, factories and major cities.
(c) Trained generals.
(d) Soldiers and supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a significant factor in the psychology of generals during World War II?

2. In World War II, what new branch of military technology provided enhanced mobility for soldiers?

3. How did Caesar achieve relatively bloodless victories?

4. What is the most important possible result of a significant moral victory?

5. What is meant by "flexibility" in strategic terms?

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