Chapter 1: Laying Plans

Question 1

Is war important?

Answer 1

The art of war is of vital importance to the State.

Question 2

In planning, what are the 5 key concepts

Answer 2

Climate, Methods, Command, Ground and Mission and Morale

Question 3

War is a matter of life and death, a road either to _____ or to _____.

Answer 3

Safety; Ruin

Question 4

Hence war is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be ________.

Answer 4

Neglected

Question 5

What key concept is this?
_______ causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger.

Answer 5

Mission and Morale

Question 6

What key concept is this?

_______ signifies night and day, cold and heat, times and seasons.

Answer 6

Climate

Question 7

What key concept is this?
________ comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death.

Answer 7

Ground

Question 8

What key concept is this?

_______ stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, courage and strictness.

Answer 8

Command

Question 9

What key concept is this?
________ are to be understood for the marshaling of the army in its proper subdivisions, the graduations of rank among the officers, the maintenance of roads by which supplies may reach the army, and the control of military expenditure.

Answer 9

Methods

Question 10

State the First question of planning

Answer 10

Which of the two sovereigns is best prepared with their soldiers and their mission?

Question 11

State the Second question of planning

Answer 11

Which of the two generals has most ability?

Question 12

State the Third question of planning

Answer 12

With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?

Question 13

State the Fourth question of planning

Answer 13

On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced?

Question 14

State the Fifth question of planning

Answer 14

Which army is stronger?

Question 15

State the Sixth question of planning

Answer 15

On which side are officers and men more highly trained?

Question 16

State the Seventh question of planning

Answer 16

In which army is there the greater constancy both in reward and punishment?

Question 17

All warfare is based on ______.

Answer 17

Deception

Question 18

Deception in war: Hence….

Answer 18

Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.

Question 19

By holding out _____, we keep him on march;

Answer 19

Baits

Question 20

Then, with the body of picked men, we __________

Answer 20

Lie in wait for them

Question 21

What quote is fundamental in battle or ambushing?

Answer 21

If he is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is of choleric temper, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

Question 22

True or False? Victory in war is usually determined before engagements.

Answer 22

True, the knowledge of main factors and points should almost always guarantee victory.

Question 23

What did Sun Tzu say in summary of Chapter 1?

Answer 23

Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand. Thus do many calculations lead to victory, and few calculations to defeat: how much more no calculation at all! It is by attention to this point that I can foresee who is likely to win or lose.

Question 24

Are mathematics involved in Warfare?

Answer 24

Yes, many calculations should be made for the highest possibility of victory

Question 25

‘Laying Plans’ revolves around what key concepts?

Answer 25

Planning, Patience, Calculations, Pre-Engagement.