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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. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
(a) It was a warning to the Roman Empire of their dangerous presence.
(b) It showed how British history influenced Roman culture.
(c) It showed how the Roman Empire improved British lives.
(d) It compared how much Agricola did for the Empire.

2. Agricola called on whose help to equalize the sword fighting skills of the British?
(a) The Batavians and Tungrians.
(b) The Praetorian Guards.
(c) The Gauls.
(d) The cavalry.

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

4. How was Agricola's death received in general?
(a) The enemies celebrated.
(b) It seemed to concern everyone.
(c) Many did not notice.
(d) Domitian disallowed grievance over Agricola.

5. German strength in fighting was best seen in their __________.
(a) Cavalry.
(b) Arms.
(c) Courage.
(d) Infantry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.

3. What unique characteristic was observed in the Germans' holy places?

4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?

5. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?

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