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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. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?
(a) Seubi.
(b) Osi.
(c) Cimbri and Teutoni.
(d) Fenni.

2. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?
(a) He wanted a triumph.
(b) He wanted to get the emperor jealous.
(c) He wanted to impress his father.
(d) Roman destiny.

3. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) A fair duel.
(b) Enough cattle and sheep.
(c) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(d) Enough gold and silver.

4. In Agricola's third year in Britain, he focused on what in particular?
(a) He built forts.
(b) Granted citizenship for all of Britain.
(c) He extended the conquered land to the entire isle.
(d) Tried to leave Britain for Germany.

5. According to Mattingly, what seems to be missing from Tacitus' accounts of Britain?
(a) Its culture.
(b) Agricola's role in the isle.
(c) Its geography.
(d) Its climate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the first to be known as Germani?

2. In Chapter 31, why did Mattingly believe Tacitus was mistaken in saying the Brigantes burned a Roman colony under a woman ruler?

3. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?

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

5. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?

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