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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.
(b) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.
(c) The British tribes fought against one another.
(d) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.

2. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?
(a) The governors of the provinces.
(b) The enemies for their own faults.
(c) The great line of emperors.
(d) The Roman people.

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

4. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?
(a) The Batavians and Tungrians.
(b) The Praetorian Guards.
(c) The Gauls.
(d) The cavalry.

5. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?
(a) Boudicca.
(b) Cogidumnus.
(c) Calgacus.
(d) Cuchulain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between which years was Tacitus alive?

2. What was Agricola best known for?

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

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

5. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?

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