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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(b) Mediocre.
(c) One of the best.
(d) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.

2. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.
(a) Expected.
(b) A slow creeping progress.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) Sudden.

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

4. How were officials chosen for provinces?
(a) By the people.
(b) By the praetorian guards.
(c) The Senate chose for peaceful provinces and the emperor for restless ones.
(d) The emperor chose for all provinces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tacitus deny existed in Germany?

2. Rome's first attempt to conquer Britain can be described as __________.

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

4. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?

5. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.

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