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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?
(a) Passion for war.
(b) Drunkeness.
(c) Stubborness.
(d) Indolence.

2. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?
(a) By Mattingly's history research.
(b) By Trajan's detailed accounts.
(c) Through archaelogical excavation.
(d) By Tacitus' detailed accounts.

3. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?
(a) For revenge.
(b) For their gold and silver.
(c) For their knowledge of arms.
(d) Purely for victory over more lands.

4. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Religion.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Domestic slavery.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?

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

4. What was Agricola best known for?

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

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