The Agricola; and the Germania; Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Agricola; and the Germania; Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus summed up Agricola's features as __________.
(a) Passionate.
(b) Stoic.
(c) Striking.
(d) Charming.

2. When Agricola returned to Rome, why did he intentionally return at night?
(a) To avoid publicity.
(b) The parade was more fun at night.
(c) To surprise his wife.
(d) To avoid Domitian.

3. Tacitus believed the Germans loved what the most?
(a) War.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Women.

4. Mattingly believes Tacitus underrated what about Rome and Germany's relationship?
(a) The equal influence of religious culture on one another.
(b) Their influence of advancing weaponry in each other's culture.
(c) The diplomatic assemblies that occurred without violence.
(d) The amount of trade that occurred.

5. In the Introduction, Mattingly claims the Germans needed what if they were to ever reach maturity?
(a) Power over drinking.
(b) A fierce ruler.
(c) Roman discipline.
(d) A united kingdom.

6. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?
(a) Iron.
(b) Good farming lands.
(c) Gold and silver.
(d) Excellent cattle and sheep.

7. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
(a) He was famous and succeeded in life.
(b) He defied orders and campaigned past the Rhine.
(c) He attempted murder on one of his favorite Senators.
(d) He defied orders and refused to conquer Britain.

8. What major characteristic did Tacitus note about the seas around Britain?
(a) The width between Britain and Spain was not as far as assumed.
(b) They rushed to the ends of the earth.
(c) They were easy to sail and row through.
(d) They had a large expanse of tidal currents.

9. Tacitus noted that the Germans felt which way about gold and silver?
(a) They used it for trade between Germans only.
(b) They were acquired greedily by the wealthy.
(c) They had no personal taste for it.
(d) They believed gold and silver were the best metal for weaponry.

10. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?
(a) He was killed by other Germans.
(b) He was poisoned by his wife.
(c) He was killed by the Romans.
(d) He was killed in battle against Britain.

11. What lesson from others' experience did Agricola consider when he was victorious in battles?
(a) He celebrated lavishly to show his power.
(b) Instilling fear in the enemy helped retain control.
(c) Be prepared for a possible revenge.
(d) Injustice afterwards did not help the victory.

12. Between which years was Tacitus alive?
(a) B.C. 50-115.
(b) A.D. 500-1115.
(c) A.D. 50-115.
(d) A.D. 85-150.

13. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?
(a) He stood up to Cerealis when he disagreed with a plan.
(b) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(c) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
(d) He did well with army detachment missions.

14. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Agricola.
(c) Vitellius.
(d) Trajan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The invasion of Italy by the Germans was __________.

2. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?

3. What was Agricola's reaction to the first attack under his consul?

4. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

5. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?

(see the answer keys)

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