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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.

2. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

3. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?

4. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

5. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some hints in "The Agricola" that showed Tacitus' true feelings about Domitian?

2. What about Agricola 's military strategy and career was criticized by Tacitus?

3. Describe reasons why the British believed "peacetime" under Roman rule was equivalent to slavery.

4. Tacitus wrote "The Hundred" was what significance to Germany?

5. How did Tacitus describe Fenni life and how they reached a state of contentment that was far from Roman life?

6. How did Tacitus feel about the prime of his life in the Empire?

7. What evidence does Mattingly suggest shows Agricola likely took a route to cross the river Annan?

8. Describe Tacitus' theories of British origin.

9. Compare Britain's geographical location according to Tacitus' knowledge and to how it is known today.

10. Why did Tacitus believe it was unlikely the Germans were immigrants from elsewhere?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the strengths of Britain that helped them resist and eventually drive off the Romans, and the weaknesses that allowed the Romans to rule over them for a certain period.

Essay Topic 2

How did Tacitus feel about the Roman Empire? What shows this? Did he agree with conquests and campaigns or was he in disagreement with the Roman way of life?

Essay Topic 3

What must a reader be aware of when reading a non-fictional history book such as "The Agricola" and "The Germania"? How does this awareness help the reader detect bias and judgment from primary sources? How can this help the reader be a better historian when researching a subject? The students can use Mattingly as an example.

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