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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.
(a) The end of Celtic culture.
(b) The beginning of colonialism.
(c) An easy success.
(d) A failure.

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

3. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?
(a) He believed Germans had much to offer Roman civilization.
(b) He believed Germans were desecendants from the same gods.
(c) He believed Germans were a constant threat.
(d) He believed Germans would make great slaves.

4. The British speech Tacitus paraphrased in "The Agricola" that was used to rally against the Romans can be summed up in which statement?
(a) Show the Romans they are biting off more than they can chew.
(b) Action speaks louder than words.
(c) The Romans are all bark and no bite.
(d) A house divided against itself cannot stand.

5. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(d) He built forts.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How was Arminius received at home after his win over Quintillius?

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

5. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?

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