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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?
(a) Indolence.
(b) Terror and intimidation.
(c) The benefits under Roman rule.
(d) Lack of warfare experience.

2. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His diplomatic skills.
(b) His oratory skills.
(c) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(d) His tactics and forts.

3. Where did Agricola stand when fighting with his men?
(a) In the middle as his men surrounded him.
(b) He did not fight in the battlegrounds.
(c) In the back.
(d) In the very front.

4. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?
(a) They had the best victory over Roman legions in history.
(b) They sailed around North Britain, starved and were mistaken as pirates.
(c) They almost drowned in stormy seas off the coast of Britain.
(d) They ran into the Fenni and were almost eaten by them.

5. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Julius Caesar.
(d) Claudius.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?

2. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

3. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

4. What was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?

5. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

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