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1
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Is war important?

A

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

2
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In planning, what are the 5 key concepts

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Climate, Methods, Command, Ground and Mission and Morale

3
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War is a matter of life and death, a road either to _____ or to _____.

A

Safety; Ruin

4
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Hence war is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be ________.

A

Neglected

5
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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.

A

Mission and Morale

6
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What key concept is this?

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

A

Climate

7
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What key concept is this?
________ comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death.

A

Ground

8
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What key concept is this?

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

A

Command

9
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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.

A

Methods

10
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State the First question of planning

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

11
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State the Second question of planning

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Which of the two generals has most ability?

12
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State the Third question of planning

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With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth?

13
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State the Fourth question of planning

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On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced?

14
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State the Fifth question of planning

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Which army is stronger?

15
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State the Sixth question of planning

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On which side are officers and men more highly trained?

16
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State the Seventh question of planning

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

17
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All warfare is based on ______.

A

Deception

18
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Deception in war: Hence….

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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.

19
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By holding out _____, we keep him on march;

A

Baits

20
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Then, with the body of picked men, we __________

A

Lie in wait for them

21
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What quote is fundamental in battle or ambushing?

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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.

22
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True or False? Victory in war is usually determined before engagements.

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

23
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What did Sun Tzu say in summary of Chapter 1?

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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.

24
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Are mathematics involved in Warfare?

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

25
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‘Laying Plans’ revolves around what key concepts?

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Planning, Patience, Calculations, Pre-Engagement.