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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Germania.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Tacitus criticized the Sitones more than other German tribes because of what cultural difference?
(a) The women were allowed to fight next to the men.
(b) Men were in war so the women trained the boys at home for war.
(c) The women were the ruling sex.
(d) They were polygamous.
2. Between which years were Agricola's campaigns in Britain?
(a) 578 A.D. - 584 A.D.
(b) 53-68 A.D.
(c) 2 A.D. - 7 A.D.
(d) 78-84 A.D.
3. What was a common duty for German men to do when not partaking in war?
(a) Feast.
(b) Start a war.
(c) Be involved in politics.
(d) Be involved in philosophy.
4. Who were the first to be known as Germani?
(a) Chauci.
(b) Cherusci
(c) Suebi.
(d) The Tungri.
5. What happened to the emperor of Rome?
(a) Died in old age.
(b) Assassinated.
(c) Understood the significance of the Senate during his reign.
(d) Killed in battle.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?
2. What physical attributes did Tacitus describe in the German people?
3. What benefit was there for Agricola when he married Domitia Decidiana?
4. How did Agricola's successes become so famous?
5. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
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