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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As stated by Mattingly, how does Tacitus compare to other historians of his age in regards to his writings about Germany?
2. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
3. Of the following, what was more resented by the people than tax?
4. What undertone does Mattingly suggest is written in "The Agricola"?
5. How did the public feel about Agricola's role in Britain?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Agricola give to Domitian in his will? How was it received by Domitian as Tacitus believed it?
2. Write a brief summary of the common plan that biographies, such as "The Agricola" follows.
3. Compare Britain's geographical location according to Tacitus' knowledge and to how it is known today.
4. How did Tacitus compare the living arrangements of the Germans to the Romans?
5. "The Germania" is the study of what in particular? Why was Tacitus so concerned?
6. What were some false beliefs Tacitus had about Britain?
7. What evidence does Mattingly suggest shows Agricola likely took a route to cross the river Annan?
8. How did Agricola use surprise to attack Anglesey?
9. When Galba undertook Roman rule, how did Tacitus describe Germany's reaction? What did this indicate about Germany's relationship with Rome?
10. Close to getting a German province, Tacitus believed what caused Rome from procuring strongholds?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mattingly suggested Germania might have had a small influence in the Nazi effort of bringing back a pure race. What evidence in "The Germania" could support this theory?
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Essay Topic 2
How did Tacitus feel about the Roman Empire? What shows this? Did he agree with conquests and campaigns or was he in disagreement with the Roman way of life?
Essay Topic 3
Compare the state of cultural morals between Germany and the Roman Empire, such as the morals of loyalty to an emperor or king, the commitment of marriage, the bond between a parent and child, etc.
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