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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agricola.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. 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 climate.
(d) Its geography.
2. Tired of Roman rule, under whom did the British unit to revolt while Paulinus was in Britain?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Boudicca.
(c) King Cogidumnus.
(d) Caratacus.
3. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
(a) Mediocre.
(b) One of the best.
(c) Not appreciated during his time but after his death.
(d) He was highly appreciated during his time but less so in the present.
4. What other country did Agricola want to conquer in order to surround Britain?
(a) Gauls.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Spain.
5. 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 did well with army detachment missions.
(c) He always agreed with Cerealis.
(d) He was the first to offer himself in the line of duty.
Short Answer Questions
1. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?
2. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?
3. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?
4. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
5. How were officials chosen for provinces?
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