The Art of War Questions
The Art of War Questions
The Art of War Questions
Instructions:
1. Watch the full version of the movie, The Art of War
2. Answer 5 questions of your choice. Be brief and concise. 20 points each.
Questions:
1. King Helu of Wu was the first royalty to recognize the skills of Sun Tzu as a war
leader and strategist. Narrate the challenge that King Helu gave Sun Tzu and describe
how Sun Tzu successfully delivered what he desired. Identify the strategy / principle
learned.
2. Sun Tzu, from Kingdom of Wu, successfully won the war with the State of Chu. How
did he do this? Narrate 3 events / strategies that he did. Be specific with events, people
and place.
5. Narrate what is the real meaning of guerrilla attack as discussed in the movie, The Art
of War. Be specific.
6. Narrate the TET Cease Fire cum TET Lunar Celebration with specific focus on how
the North Vietnamese led by General Vo Nguyen Giap won over the US.
7. Describe “moral influence”. Why was this singled out by the analysts as the waterloo
(weakness) of both North Vietnam and US.
8. During the Vietnam war the US had the advantage: foreknowledge. Discuss this. Focus
on enigma and operations fortitude.
9. Identify 5 strategies you learned from Sun Tzu that is applicable in business.