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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason would the Romans not bother to conquer a country?
(a) It did not have any form of resource.
(b) It was a poor country.
(c) It lacked good agricultural lands.
(d) No reason. They would conquer any country.

2. Tacitus claimed Domitian was ridiculed by the people for what reason?
(a) His son was a coward in battle.
(b) His wife commited adultery.
(c) A fake triumph in Germany.
(d) A fake triumph in Britain.

3. Which Roman ruler was the first to try to conquer Britain?
(a) Julius Caesar.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Tiberius.
(d) Claudius.

4. How did Augustus handle the Germans?
(a) He kept them at the Rhine.
(b) He advanced to the Elbe.
(c) He ignored their presence and concentrated on Britain.
(d) He advanced over the Rhine.

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

6. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
(a) The Roman Empire should never have tried to conquer Germany.
(b) A political tone of moderation.
(c) Agricola single-handedly conquered Britain.
(d) The emperor is too egocentric to see the Empire's weaknesses.

7. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
(a) The emperor's power.
(b) The lack of citizenship.
(c) Occupation of the Roman army.
(d) Profiteering tricks.

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

9. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?
(a) Rome.
(b) Britain.
(c) Spain.
(d) Germany.

10. Of the following, which power did the Roman emperor NOT possess?
(a) Ability to recall elections.
(b) Initiate legislation.
(c) Military command.
(d) Power of censorship.

11. Mattingly suggests modern Germany thinks of "The Germania" in what way?
(a) As an unofficial work without real evidence.
(b) As fictitious.
(c) As wrong and banned from the schools.
(d) As a patriotic piece.

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

13. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?
(a) Stopped corrupt officials.
(b) Did not always impose the emperor's laws that were harsh on the people.
(c) Relaxed the presence of the Roman army.
(d) Was lenient in giving citizenships.

14. Of the following, which title did Tacitus never hold?
(a) Senator.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Orator.
(d) Governor.

15. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.
(b) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.
(c) The British tribes fought against one another.
(d) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Rome want to conquer Britain?

2. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?

3. What was Tacitus' relationship to Agricola?

4. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?

5. How did Agricola help rectify the treasury?

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