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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He did well with army detachment missions.
(b) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.
(c) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(d) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.

2. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) It lacked good agricultural lands.
(b) It did not have any form of resource.
(c) No reason. They would conquer any country.
(d) It was a poor country.

3. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He did not.
(b) He took the majority of the spoils.
(c) He asked for a parade.
(d) He took a promotion.

4. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.
(a) The beginning of colonialism.
(b) An easy success.
(c) The end of Celtic culture.
(d) A failure.

5. What happened to the emperor of Rome?
(a) Understood the significance of the Senate during his reign.
(b) Died in old age.
(c) Killed in battle.
(d) Assassinated.

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

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

8. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Boudicca.
(b) King Cogidumnus.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Caratacus.

9. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) A slow creeping progress.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) Expected.
(d) Sudden.

10. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?
(a) His wife commited adultery.
(b) A fake triumph in Germany.
(c) His son was a coward in battle.
(d) A fake triumph in Britain.

11. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?
(a) Good farming lands.
(b) Gold and silver.
(c) Iron.
(d) Excellent cattle and sheep.

12. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.
(b) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.
(c) The British tribes fought against one another.
(d) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.

13. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?
(a) He was paraded around.
(b) He was neither celebrated nor thought of.
(c) They looked upon him suspiciously of the truth.
(d) He was killed by his enemies that were his own countrymen.

14. Agricola was brought up with an education in __________.
(a) Liberal arts.
(b) German history.
(c) British history.
(d) Martial arts.

15. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Senator.
(b) Orator.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Governor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

2. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?

3. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?

4. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

5. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?

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