Mikitary History Battles: Test 2

Question 1

King Philip II’s military reforms

Answer 1

Philip was the first in the ancient world to create a professional army
He nearly doubled the length of the spears in the traditional Greek phalanx
Used the cavalry as a strike force to soften up the enemy

Question 2

The first defensive structures and fortifications appeared in the Bronze Age, indicating

Answer 2

Increased need for security

Question 3

Firearms capable of launching heavy projectiles over long distances

Answer 3

Artillery

Question 4

Distance weapons

Answer 4

Spears
Bow and arrows
Slings

Question 5

Soldiers who rode on horses and now ride in vehicles or helicopters

Answer 5

Cavalry

Question 6

The greater advantage of cavalry over infantry troops were

Answer 6

Greater mobility

Question 7

Chariots, they lost their military importance

Answer 7

The ability of horseman to pass more difficult terrain

Question 8

Light cavalry were used primarily for reconnaissance, screening , skirmishing, raiding, and most importantly

Answer 8

Communications

Question 9

Heavy calvary first used by

Answer 9

The greeks

Question 10

The great cavalry of the ancient and Middle ages

Answer 10

The Greeks of Alexander
The numidians
The huns
The Mongols

Question 11

The gun first developed by

Answer 11

The Chinese

Question 12

The musket

Answer 12

Matchlock
The wheellock
The flintlock

Question 13

The rifle

Answer 13

Muzzle loading rifle

Question 14

Percussion cap was the crucial invention to

Answer 14

Fire reliably in any weather

Question 15

The weapon that ultimately changed and revolutionized warfare

Answer 15

Breech loading rifles

Question 16

Is the main assault weapon on the modern battlefield

Answer 16

Carbine