Ancient Battle Tactics and Strategies
Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the tactics and strategies used in ancient battles. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: ancient warfare military history battle tactics |
Which ancient military formation was characterized by a dense mass of infantrymen standing shoulder-to-shoulder, typically armed with spears and shields?
What was the primary weapon used by Roman legionaries in close combat?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using light infantry to harass and skirmish with the enemy, while the main body of the army remained in reserve?
What was the name of the ancient Chinese military treatise that is still studied today for its insights into military strategy and tactics?
Which ancient military commander is known for his use of cavalry to devastating effect, particularly in the Battle of Cannae?
What was the name of the ancient Greek military formation that consisted of a wedge-shaped mass of infantrymen, typically armed with spears and shields?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using a feigned retreat to draw the enemy into a trap?
What was the name of the ancient Roman military formation that consisted of a rectangular mass of infantrymen, typically armed with spears and shields?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using a testudo, or tortoise formation, to protect his troops from enemy fire?
What was the name of the ancient Greek military formation that consisted of a line of infantrymen, typically armed with spears and shields?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using a pincer movement to attack the enemy from two sides?
What was the name of the ancient Roman military formation that consisted of a line of infantrymen, typically armed with spears and shields?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using a feigned retreat to draw the enemy into a trap?
What was the name of the ancient Greek military formation that consisted of a line of infantrymen, typically armed with spears and shields?
Which ancient military commander is credited with developing the tactic of using a pincer movement to attack the enemy from two sides?