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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?
(a) Germany.
(b) Rome.
(c) Britain.
(d) Spain.

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

3. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(b) In the cities and money classes.
(c) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.
(d) In the conquered colonies.

4. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?
(a) Peace within Roman life.
(b) Tacitus' famous oration on peace.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Their inferiority to German warriors.

5. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?
(a) Occasional accounts until Agricola arrived and campaigned.
(b) They believed Britain was part of Spain.
(c) Nothing more than there were peoples there.
(d) Complete exploration and knowledge due to Julius Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.

2. Which Caledonian addressed the British men to inspire courage against the Romans?

3. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?

4. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?

5. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?

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