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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. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?
(a) He believed Germans would make great slaves.
(b) He believed Germans were a constant threat.
(c) He believed Germans had much to offer Roman civilization.
(d) He believed Germans were desecendants from the same gods.
2. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?
(a) Fraujaz.
(b) Teiwaz.
(c) Tuisto.
(d) Austro.
3. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?
(a) To impress a female with a handsome song.
(b) To show appreciation for a well-done victory.
(c) To challenge the enemy to a battle from afar.
(d) To unite valour before battle.
4. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Chauci.
(b) Suebi.
(c) Chatti.
(d) Batavi.
5. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
(a) They were in favor of his work.
(b) They believed he was a puppet of Domitian.
(c) They felt he was a failure in his campaigns.
(d) They thought he was too soft with the British.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Agricola's arrival in Britain differ from the usual arrival of a new governor?
2. How did Agricola's father get Gaius the emperor angry at him?
3. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
4. Why did Tacitus provide so much British history in "The Agricola"?
5. During assembly, how did the Germans show respectful agreement?
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