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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus felt what lesson was the hardest to remember in philosophy?
(a) Ethics.
(b) A sense of proportion.
(c) Accordance between religion and humanities.
(d) Impartiality.

2. What rumor was spread after Agricola's death?
(a) He commited suicide.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) His triumphs were shams.
(d) He never fought in a battle.

3. What did Domitian offer Agricola for his triumph?
(a) A parade.
(b) Syria.
(c) A post in Germany.
(d) Nothing.

4. How did the British help the Romans succeed in conquering more regions?
(a) The British allied with the Romans on campaigns into Germany.
(b) The British tribes fought against one another.
(c) The British were fooled to give away their horses to the Romans.
(d) The British underestimated the Roman leaders and was not prepared for war.

5. Why was so interested in German culture that he wrote about it?
(a) He believed Germans had much to offer Roman civilization.
(b) He believed Germans were desecendants from the same gods.
(c) He believed Germans were a constant threat.
(d) He believed Germans would make great slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Agricola do in his first year that helped Britain appreciate peace more?

2. Of the following, what was most upsetting for Tacitus in regards to Agricola's death?

3. Who was the earth-born god of the Germans?

4. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?

5. What was Agricola's motivation to conquer Britain?

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