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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?
(a) The reigning emperor.
(b) His mother.
(c) His career.
(d) His family.

2. Where did Rome tend to enact its rules?
(a) They were unsuccessful in doing so.
(b) In the conquered colonies.
(c) Amongst the impoverished rural areas.
(d) In the cities and money classes.

3. Mattingly states all of the following are "characteristic weaknesses" of ancient Germans EXCEPT what?
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Indolence.
(c) Drunkeness.
(d) Passion for war.

4. The beginning years of British conquest can be described as __________.
(a) A slow but progressive campaign by the Romans.
(b) The Romans fighting against a brick wall with no arms.
(c) A swing of victories between both parties.
(d) A rollover of the British isle by the Romans.

5. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 78-84 A.D.
(b) 53-68 A.D.
(c) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.
(d) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Maroboduus, the Marcomannic king?

2. How did Tacitus handle his political position under an emperor?

3. What happened to Britain's hold after Agricola left?

4. Where did Agricola primarily spend his time in the military?

5. Which German tribe(s) invaded Italy in 113 B.C.?

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