View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Present knowledge shows which group immigrated into Britain at least three separate times?
(a) The Celts.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Vikings.
(d) The Romans.

3. How did Tacitus distinguish some tribes as German and not Sarmations?
(a) Sarmations were blonde and lighter-skinned.
(b) Sarmations were nomadic while Germans lived in homes.
(c) By their primary weapons.
(d) By their clothing style.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What special privilege did the Hermundui have in the Roman Empire?

2. What style of writing did Tacitus follow?

3. How could Agricola take advantage of the staff-captaincy post?

4. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 256 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample