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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 was Augustus's goal as a Roman leader?
(a) To restore the Republic.
(b) To conquer and restore Roman honor.
(c) To extend the Roman Empire to twice its size.
(d) To overtake all of Britain and Ireland.

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

3. Who were the only ones allowed to decide on capital punishment, imprisonment, and flogging?
(a) Chiefs.
(b) Generals.
(c) Kings.
(d) Priests.

4. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
(a) They were in favor of his work.
(b) They thought he was too soft with the British.
(c) They believed he was a puppet of Domitian.
(d) They felt he was a failure in his campaigns.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to a Caledonian, what kept the Gauls and Germans under Roman rule?

2. What was so unique about the German tribe Chauci?

3. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?

4. What was one of the most shameful acts a German soldier could do?

5. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?

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