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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.
(b) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(c) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.
(d) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.

2. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.
(b) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(c) 53-68 A.D.
(d) 78-84 A.D.

3. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They had no personal taste for it.
(b) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(c) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.
(d) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.

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

5. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.
(b) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(c) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(d) A political tone of moderation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

2. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

3. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

5. According to Mattingly, what belief lies in "The Agricola"?

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