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About This Quiz
It's one thing to be really good at strategy in a board game like "Risk" or a video game like "Civilization," but it's a completely different thing to lead a massive military into battle in the real world. The commanders who await you at the end of this quiz are truly the greatest of all time.ÂÂ
Many of them went undefeated in their career, and all of them made their unique mark on the history of the world. The largest territories to ever be occupied by single nations are generally due to the mastery of these masters of the battlefield.
Some of these great conquerors were vicious and ruthless warriors whose reputation spread far and wide for the brutal way in which they dealt with their enemies. Others were expert tacticians who studied the great military leaders of the past and put that knowledge to very good use in out-maneuvering the other side.
Each one had a style that was distinct, a pattern of behavior and a personality that set them apart from the rest. Let's prepare for battle. Will you be observing the battle from a nearby hill, or will you be joining your men on the front lines of the war? That decision will tell us a lot about which commander you most resemble.
If you were a military commander, would you study the techniques of the greats in history?
I would be the one that others would study.
I would definitely study the moves of the great commanders.
I'll probably spend more time studying the enemy.
Nope, I'm going to do things my way.
Which description best matches your body type?
Short and stout
Tall and athletic
Muscular and average height
I'm really kind of bigger than life.
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Are you going to fight in battle yourself?
I'll fight early on in my career, just to prove my abilities.
I would fight on the front lines, but my troops are so fond of me that they won't allow me to be there.
I'm much more valuable as a tactician.
I am too great of a fighter to sit on the sidelines. I'll be in the middle of battle.
Would you say that you're skilled at bringing people together?
I definitely inspire loyalty from my soldiers.
I do have a way of motivating people to see things my way.
I wouldn't say that, but I am skilled at inspiring those on my side.
I have the ability to unite different tribes under one banner.
Which best describes your upbringing?
It was a fairly quiet childhood in a small town.
I lived in a big family and we were very poor.
I was born into tremendous wealth and privilege.
My family was highly educated and respected.
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Would you say that you tend to inspire and give confidence to those around you?
I couldn't say how my actions affect others.
I would like to think so, but it's hard to know for sure.
I do think that I am well-loved by those around me.
I always get the best out of those surrounding me.
How successful have you been in your life?
I have blown away anyone's expectations of what I would become.
I have been incredibly successful, maybe too much so.
I have done pretty well, if I do say so myself.
I definitely think that I have started the ball rolling. It will be up to future generations to carry it through.
Do you think some people might be jealous of your success?
If they are, they are hiding it very well from me.
Yeah, there are haters all around me.
I don't think so. I believe everyone around me is benefiting from my success.
I think that is a very common reaction for people to have.
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Are there those out there who want to sabotage you?
Only on the other side of the battle.
I'm totally convinced of it.
I would assume that is going on all the time around me.
I would be surprised to find out that was going on.
Would you be a good politician?
I would be amazing at playing people off each other.
I'm sure there have been better politicians, but I'll do my best.
Sure, as long as they all do what I tell them to.
Nope, I think I'll just rule with an iron fist.
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Would you generally consider yourself to be the underdog or the favorite?
I'm a bit of a Cinderella story, for sure.
I think you would have to assume that I'm the favorite in most things.
It really depends on what we are talking about, but I do tend to be the favorite.
People always underestimate me, but I make them pay for it.
Would you say that you have a temper?
I can fly off the handle at any moment.
I'm pretty unpredictable. No one knows when I'm going to explode.
I have moments where I lose my cool.
I tend to be very calm and even-keeled.
Are you an impulsive person?
I'm incredibly impulsive.
Not particularly. My weaknesses are in other areas.
I'm very calculating and strategic in all that I do.
I can get impulsive in some areas, but never in others.
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Do you read a lot?
I never read.
I do a fair amount of reading.
It's pretty rare for me to read a book.
I basically always have a book in my hands.
How often do you drink alcohol?
I usually have a few glasses of wine every night.
I drink way more than I should.
It's pretty rare for me to get drunk.
I don't drink.
Would you consider yourself to be skilled at business?
Not really. My focus is on other things.
Yes, I'm an amazing negotiator.
I do alright.
I probably could be if I wanted to, but that's not what I do.
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How strong are your communication skills?
I am very clear and concise in the way I talk.
I get the message across loud and clear.
I let my actions do the talking for me.
Honestly, my communication skills are not the greatest.
How much territory do you hope to conquer?
Something the size of Europe would be nice.
Not the whole world, but all the good spots.
I want it all.
Just all of Asia.
How lucky are you?
I usually wait until I'm feeling lucky before I make a big move.
I would have to say that I'm very unlucky.
I don't believe in luck.
Everyone thinks I'm lucky, but I make my own luck.
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Are you good at strategy games?
Not particularly
It depends on the game.
I'm definitely better than most.
Some would say that I'm the greatest ever.
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Do you ever suffer from delusions of grandeur?
No, I'm pretty content with the accomplishments I've made.
Some would say that I suffer from this.
I'm confident, but not delusional.
I suppose there have been moments where I get in too deep.
How big of a family do you come from?
We're a pretty small group.
Our numbers are pretty impressive.
We may not be large in numbers, but we make a big impact.
I come from a huge clan.
Do you appreciate fine art?
I'm very particular about what I like.
Sure, but I don't know that much about it.
To be honest, I don't.
Yes, but it's not a big part of my life.
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How much drama is there in your life?
The only drama comes from whatever I create.
It is one thing after another.
There's definitely more drama than I would like.
I'm pretty drama-free.
Which musical instrument best fits the vibe of your military marching into battle?
Trumpet
Lute
Violin
Drums
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