Understanding The Art of War

What is the main subject of The Art of War?

• Rules of war and military strategy

• Biography of Sun Tzu

• The history of China

• Ancient Chinese agriculture

Who is traditionally believed to be the author of The Art of War?

• Mao Zedong

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Sun Tzu

In what century do historians believe The Art of War was published?

• 1st or 2nd century

• 4th or 5th century

• 10th or 11th century

• 7th or 8th century

What made The Art of War a best-seller in 2001?

• It was featured in a popular movie

• It was added to school curriculums

• A famous general recommended it

• Tony Soprano mentioned reading it

How did Sun Tzu prove his military expertise to a king?

• By writing a book

• By winning a duel

• By leading a successful campaign

• By training a harem of courtesans

Where did The Art of War spread after China?

• Korea and Japan

• India and Russia

• Europe and Africa

• North and South America

Who was the first Western leader known to follow The Art of War's teachings?

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Napoleon

• George Washington

Which of the following is NOT a premise of The Art of War?

• Knowing when to fight

• Training officers and men well

• Understanding both your and your enemy's strengths

• Having the larger army

Which 20th-century leader said The Art of War helped him in battle?

• Mao Zedong

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

Besides military leaders, who else uses The Art of War?

• Executives and lawyers

• Teachers and students

• Chefs and restaurateurs

• Artists and musicians