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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tacitus felt the only form of wealth Germans had was __________.
(a) Their population number.
(b) Cereal crops.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Gold.

2. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?
(a) By family or clan.
(b) Randomly.
(c) By general's choice.
(d) By number of previous kills.

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

4. What political harmony did Tacitus wish to see in the Roman Republic?
(a) Autocracy and freedom.
(b) The Roman Empire and the German tribes.
(c) The Senate and the Praetorian Guards.
(d) Harmony between the Emperor and Senate.

5. Tacitus claimed the British military's strength was in __________.
(a) The weaponry.
(b) The knowledge of the lands.
(c) The cavalry.
(d) The infantry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without proper weapons, shelter, or horses, Tacitus described the Fenni as __________.

2. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?

3. According to Mattingly, what was most important to Tacitus in his life?

4. What did Tacitus claim was the purpose of "baritus"?

5. Who was ruling the Roman Empire when Gallic tribes revolted against Rome and proclaimed their own empire?

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