The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Agricola; and the Germania; Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agricola.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Misspellings.
(b) Carelessness in geography and military history.
(c) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(d) Exaggeration of stories.

2. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) He built forts.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(d) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.

3. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?
(a) Nero.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Vespasian.
(d) Vitellius.

4. How were officials chosen for provinces?
(a) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
(b) By the people.
(c) By the praetorian guards.
(d) The emperor chose for all provinces.

5. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.
(b) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.
(c) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.
(d) 500 British, 300 Romans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

2. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

3. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

4. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?

5. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

(see the answer key)

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