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

2. Tacitus noted that __________ were often confused with Germans by the "civilized."
(a) The Spaniards.
(b) The Gauls.
(c) The Celtics.
(d) The Osi.

3. How did the German tribe Ubii show pride in being a Roman colony?
(a) They wore togas.
(b) They took on new Roman names.
(c) They voluntarily gave agricultural gifts at harvest.
(d) They kept out intruders at the Rhine.

4. Although feuds between families passed on to heirs, what reconciled them?
(a) Enough gold and silver.
(b) A fair duel.
(c) An arranged marriage to unite the two families.
(d) Enough cattle and sheep.

5. Despite a quiet retirement, why did many ask Agricola to return to duty?
(a) Tacitus actively promoted the idea to everyone.
(b) The other generals were failures.
(c) He was charming and convincing with the enemy.
(d) He was the only one who kept Domitian in line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?

2. How do modern historians identify Agricola's permanent forts?

3. Why did Tacitus feel the need to apologize for his life?

4. What was necessary for the German people to keep tabs in hierarchy?

5. Tacitus credited whom for Roman successes?

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