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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?
(a) There was a steady weakening of Roman hold.
(b) Everything won had been lost.
(c) Many forts were abandoned.
(d) Little change occurred.

2. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?
(a) A parade.
(b) Syria.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A post in Germany.

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

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

5. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 500 British, 300 Romans.
(b) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.
(c) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.
(d) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.

2. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

3. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?

4. How were officials chosen for provinces?

5. What did Tacitus credit to changing the Gaul's warlike past?

(see the answer key)

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