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This ancient Chinese military strategist authored "The Art of War," one of the most influential texts on strategy ever written.
Difficulty: Easy- Sun Tzu
- Confucius
- Laozi
- Cao Cao
The Art of War identifies "Method and Discipline" as including the proper subdivision of the army, ranks among officers, and this administrative element.
Difficulty: Medium- Maintenance of roads and supply routes
- Choice of battle flags
- Selection of war songs
- Design of uniforms
Sun Tzu's calculation of military expenses includes the cost of maintaining a hundred thousand soldiers in the field for a single day, denominated in this currency unit.
Difficulty: Hard- A thousand pieces of gold
- Ten thousand bushels of grain
- Five hundred horses
- Two hundred chariots
The Art of War originated in this Asian country, where it was written over 2,500 years ago.
Difficulty: Easy- Japan
- China
- Korea
- Vietnam
According to The Art of War, when enemy troops lean on their weapons while standing, this condition is indicated.
Difficulty: Medium- High morale
- Readiness for battle
- Hunger and exhaustion
- Impending attack
The Art of War identifies this specific number as the standard for a complete army unit that includes chariots, cavalry, and infantry.
Difficulty: Hard- Ten thousand
- One hundred thousand
- Fifty thousand
- Twenty-five thousand
According to Sun Tzu, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without" doing this.
Difficulty: Easy- Retreating
- Negotiating
- Fighting
- Surrendering
Sun Tzu stated that when envoys speak in humble terms while the enemy continues preparations, this action is imminent.
Difficulty: Medium- An attack
- A surrender
- A retreat
- A truce offer
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