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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(b) Osi.
(c) Seubi.
(d) Fenni.

2. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?
(a) The number of archaelogical evidence of his forts.
(b) Through Tacitus' writings.
(c) Via Domitian's excessive praise.
(d) Trajan wrote a famous eulogy.

3. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) A united kingdom.
(b) Power over drinking.
(c) Roman discipline.
(d) A fierce ruler.

4. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?
(a) Caligula.
(b) Trajan.
(c) Domitian.
(d) Vespasian.

5. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?
(a) He was Agricola's son-in-law.
(b) He was Agricola's son.
(c) He was Agricola's military right hand man.
(d) They had no direct relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?

2. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

3. How were officials chosen for provinces?

4. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."

5. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?

(see the answer key)

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