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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. Of all the German tribes, which held the greatest in number?
(a) Chatti.
(b) Suebi.
(c) Chauci.
(d) Batavi.

2. What generally separated the ancient Germans from other peoples?
(a) An ancient stone wall.
(b) Physical landscapes.
(c) Seas.
(d) An arbitrary political boundary.

3. How did Agricola take advantage of his first victory?
(a) He took a promotion.
(b) He asked for a parade.
(c) He did not.
(d) He took the majority of the spoils.

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

5. What was Agricola best known for?
(a) His oratory skills.
(b) His tactics and forts.
(c) His diplomatic skills.
(d) His ability to execute a surprise attack.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Rome's knowledge of Britain during Tacitus' lifetime?

3. How were the Germans' squadrons grouped?

4. What did Tacitus falsely believe Britain had that was worth conquering?

5. Why did Agricola's mother discourage him from studying philosophy?

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