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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Germanic Vandals in North Africa depended on what activity for their wealth?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Trade.
(c) The poaching of ivory.
(d) Piracy.

2. Why, according to the author, were Caesar's strategies insufficient?
(a) He failed to attack the enemy leaders.
(b) His men were not inspired by his leadership.
(c) He absolutely refused to lay siege in any circumstance.
(d) He failed to follow up on advantageous situations.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Caesar prefer to win battles and campaigns with as little bloodshed as possible?

2. At the height of his power and greatness, Napoleon was likened to what historical figure?

3. How does the author define "Grand Strategy"?

4. What was unusual about the Wars of Spanish Succession?

5. How long does the author say it took Caesar to make the Mediterranean his?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were European nations like during the era of the Wars of Spanish Succession?

2. Describe some of Napoleon's strategies and innovations.

3. Why are decisive results important in warfare?

4. What were the strategies of the French and Germans during the First World War?

5. How did the large size of the Persian army in the second Greek and Persian war cause problems for the Persians?

6. Why is the indirect method favorable over direct methods?

7. What was the overall strategy of Fabius in his war against Hannibal?

8. Describe the war between the Byzantines and the Vandals.

9. What was the overall state of military strategy in William of Normandy's time?

10. What were Prince Edward's accomplishments in the development of military technology and strategy?

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