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. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?
(a) Spain.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Gauls.

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

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

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

5. What happened to the emperor of Rome?
(a) Died in old age.
(b) Understood the significance of the Senate during his reign.
(c) Assassinated.
(d) Killed in battle.

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

7. Mattingly observes what defect in Tactitus' writings?
(a) Exaggeration of stories.
(b) Carelessness in proper names and dates.
(c) Misspellings.
(d) Carelessness in geography and military history.

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

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

10. What was one way a non-native established Roman citizenship?
(a) Enlisted in the army.
(b) Gave useful military information.
(c) Became a slave for seven years.
(d) Worked in the emperor's household.

11. What would help a defendant of a crime if Agricola was the judge of punishment?
(a) Genuine repentance.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Absolute evidence of innocence.
(d) Willingness to give service in the Roman army.

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

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

14. What did Otho's fleet do to Agricola?
(a) Murdered his mother and plundered her fortunes.
(b) Poisoned him.
(c) Surprise attacked him from the rear.
(d) Denied his power as consul and disobeyed his orders.

15. Who was finally able to restore Roman prestige after years of cruel emperors?
(a) Vespasian.
(b) Caligula.
(c) Nero.
(d) Vitellius.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Cerealis became the British governor, how did Agricola prove himself to him?

2. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.

3. What did Agricola not live to see?

4. Before Tacitus' time, a person who wrote an autobiography was considered to be__________.

5. Who helped Nerva bring the praetorian guards to obedience?

(see the answer keys)

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