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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Notes, Bibliography, and Glossary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What weakness did Germans have that according to Tacitus made them easily defeated?
(a) Overconfidence.
(b) Intemperance of drink.
(c) Lack of seriousness.
(d) Grudges against one another.

2. During Agricola's praetorship, his responsibility of public games can be described as __________.
(a) A happy medium.
(b) Strictly prohibitive.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Too sparse in public opinion.

3. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His tactics and forts.
(b) His oratory skills.
(c) His ability to execute a surprise attack.
(d) His diplomatic skills.

4. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By number of previous kills.
(b) By general's choice.
(c) Randomly.
(d) By family or clan.

5. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Fraujaz.
(b) Teiwaz.
(c) Tuisto.
(d) Austro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?

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

3. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?

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

5. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?

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