65 Questions
According to Master Sun, what should a general do if their opponent's forces are united?
Use influence to separate their forces
What does Master Sun mean by the quote 'attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected'?
Surprise your opponent by appearing in unexpected locations
According to Master Sun, why should military devices that lead to victory not be divulged beforehand?
All of the above
What does Master Sun mean by the quote 'The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in the temple where the battle is fought'?
The general should carefully plan and strategize during the battle
According to Master Sun, what is the cost of raising an army of 100,000 men?
The cost of a thousand ounces of silver per day
During the Imperial China, what was the means to upward mobility?
Passing the Confucian exam
What did acquiring status and salary require during Imperial China?
Reiterating ideas in the 'eight legged essay'
What did Chinese civilization pass through according to the text?
A period of disorder
To understand Chinese culture and thought, what must one do according to the text?
Study the ancient text
What are Confucianism and Taoism according to the text?
Religions in the Western sense
According to Master Sun, what is all warfare based on?
Deception
What is the purpose of pretending to be weak, according to Master Sun?
To lower the opponent's guard
What is the significance of feigning disorder, according to Master Sun?
To confuse the enemy
According to Master Sun, what should be done if the opponent is in superior strength?
Evade the opponent
What is the purpose of holding out baits, according to Master Sun?
To lure and destroy the enemy
What strategy can be used to produce victory in chariot fighting?
Rewarding the soldiers who take the first ten chariots
What is the purpose of using the conquered foe to augment one's own strength?
To gain control of the enemy's resources
What does the quote suggest about the attitude of an army in battle?
They should be passionate and ready to destroy the enemy
What should be done with the captured soldiers according to the quote?
They should be kindly treated and kept
What should be done with the enemy's flags in chariot fighting?
They should be substituted with our own flags
According to Master Sun, what is the consequence of a protracted campaign?
The resources of the state will be equal to the strain
What does Master Sun mean by saying 'other chieftains will spring up to take advantage of your extremity'?
Other leaders will seize the opportunity to attack
According to Master Sun, what is the disadvantage of long delays in war?
Loss of cleverness
What is an example of a country not benefiting from prolonged warfare?
United States in the war on Iran, Iraq, and Taliban
According to Master Sun, why is it important for a general to forage on the enemy?
To deplete the enemy's resources
According to Confucius, what are the linchpins of his philosophy?
Yi (ethics) and Li (religious rituals)
What does Confucius believe about people's behavior?
Everyone on the social ladder must behave properly and dutifully to those above them and below them
According to Confucius, what does "rectification of names" mean?
That people’s behavior should correspond to the social titles that they possess
According to Confucius, what is the purpose of religion?
To bring oneself into harmony with the spiritual and natural world and cultivate virtue (de)
According to Master Sun, what is the consequence of not understanding the five constant factors of war?
One will fall into great trouble and lose the war
According to Confucius, what are the linchpins of his philosophy?
Yi (ethics) and Li (religious rituals)
What did Confucius believe about people's behavior in society?
People's behavior should correspond to their social titles
What is the purpose of religion according to Confucius?
To bring oneself into harmony with the spiritual and natural world
What are the constant factors that govern the art of war according to Sun Tzu?
The Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, The commander, and Method and discipline
What questions should a general's deliberations be based on in war according to Sun Tzu?
Which of the two sovereigns is imbued with the Moral Law, Which of the two generals has the most ability, With whom lie the advantages derived from Heaven and Earth, On which side is discipline most rigorously enforced, and Which army is stronger
According to Master Sun, what is the purpose of deception in warfare?
To trick the enemy into making mistakes
What is the significance of holding out baits in warfare, according to Master Sun?
To lure the enemy into a trap
According to Master Sun, what should a general do if their opponent is in superior strength?
Retreat and avoid confrontation
What is the main principle behind all warfare, according to Master Sun?
Deception
According to Master Sun, what should a general do if their counsel is not heeded by their subordinates?
Dismiss the subordinates
According to Master Sun, what is the main advantage of foraging on the enemy during war?
To conserve your own resources
What is the purpose of replacing the enemy's flag with your own, according to Master Sun?
To gain the loyalty of enemy soldiers
According to Master Sun, what is the highest form of excellence in war?
To break the enemy's resistance without fighting
What is the main advantage of taking the enemy's country whole and intact, according to Master Sun?
To avoid wasting resources on building a new country
According to Master Sun, what is the worst policy in war?
To besiege walled cities
According to Master Sun, what is the consequence of a protracted campaign?
All of the above
According to Master Sun, what is the best approach in warfare?
To engage in actual fighting as soon as possible
According to Master Sun, what is the consequence of not understanding the evils of war?
Other chieftains will take advantage of the situation
According to Master Sun, what is the skillful soldier's approach to warfare?
To forage on the enemy and minimize reliance on supply-wagons
According to Master Sun, what is the consequence of a campaign taking long for victory?
All of the above
What is the most effective strategy for weakening an enemy, according to the text?
Influence the people around the enemy
According to Master Sun Tzu, what is the consequence of a general with a temper launching an attack on walled cities?
The general's army will suffer heavy casualties
What does Master Sun Tzu mean by the quote 'The general, unable to control his irritation, will launch his men to assault like swarming ants'?
The general will send his forces to attack in a disorganized manner
What is the consequence of a protracted campaign, according to Master Sun Tzu?
The general's forces will become exhausted and weakened
What is the purpose of using the conquered foe to augment one's own strength, according to the text?
To gain additional resources and manpower
According to Master Sun, what should be done if the opponent is in superior strength?
Seek to evade the opponent
What is the purpose of pretending to be weak, according to Master Sun?
To deceive the enemy
What does Master Sun mean by saying 'attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected'?
Attack the opponent when they are weak
According to Master Sun, why should military devices that lead to victory not be divulged beforehand?
To maintain an element of surprise
What does Master Sun mean by the quote 'In the operations of war, where there are in the field in a thousand swift chariots, as many heavy chariots, and a hundred thousand mail-clad soldiers, with provisions enough to carry them a thousand li, the expenditure at home and at the front, including entertainment of guests, small items such as glue and paint, and sums spent of chariots and armor, will reach the total of a thousand ounces of silver per day. Such is the cost of raising an army of 100,000 men.'?
The expenses involved in maintaining a large army
According to Sun Tzu, what are the constant factors that govern the art of war?
- The Moral Law; 2. Heaven; 3. Earth; 4. The commander; 5. Method and discipline
What does the Moral Law cause, according to Sun Tzu?
The moral law 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.
What does Heaven signify, according to Sun Tzu?
Heaven signifies night and day, cold and heat, time and seasons.
What is the importance of Earth, according to Sun Tzu?
Earth comprises distances, great and small; danger and security; open ground and narrow passes; the chances of life and death.
What is the importance of the Commander, according to Sun Tzu?
The commander stands for the virtues of wisdom, sincerity, benevolence, courage and strictness.
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