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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 historic figure was known to visit Germany and found the city Asciburgium?
(a) Virgil.
(b) Aulus.
(c) Homer.
(d) Ulysses.

2. Why did Agricola's mother discourage him from studying philosophy?
(a) It "ate the mind."
(b) It was a poor man's study.
(c) It was too pretentious.
(d) It was too inactive.

3. In the battle against the united British tribes on Mount Graupius, how did the number of fallen compare?
(a) 360 British, 10,000 Romans.
(b) 500 British, 300 Romans.
(c) 10,000 British, 360 Romans.
(d) 1000 British, 1000 Romans.

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

5. What memorable adventure happened to the Usipi?
(a) They had the best victory over Roman legions in history.
(b) They almost drowned in stormy seas off the coast of Britain.
(c) They sailed around North Britain, starved and were mistaken as pirates.
(d) They ran into the Fenni and were almost eaten by them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. With which ruler did Agricola have the most tense relationship?

5. How were officials chosen for provinces?

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