The Agricola; and the Germania; | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Britain - This place is an isle that was conquered by Claudius.

Germania - This place is mildly isolated by physical geographic features, and the author warned the Roman Empire to be cautious its people.

Rome - This place is the epicenter of the author's homeland.

Inhabitants of Germania - These people were described to equally love warfare and idleness with drink.

Emperor - This person had complete control over much of the military and government in Europe during the author's lifetime.

Inhabitants of Britain - These people were freedom fighters who learned...
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