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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?
(a) He was killed in battle against Britain.
(b) He was killed by the Romans.
(c) He was poisoned by his wife.
(d) He was killed by other Germans.

4. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(b) As a patriotic piece.
(c) As fictitious.
(d) As an unofficial work without real evidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?

2. How did Augustus handle the Germans?

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

4. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

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

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